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Can Chocolate Strengthen Relationships: People celebrate Chocolate Day every year on 9 February, which is considered the sweet beginning of Valentine’s Week. On this day, people take the help of chocolate to express their love, affection and gratitude. Giving chocolate to your girlfriend, boyfriend, partner or someone special is no longer just a gift, but has become a way of expressing feelings. Let us tell you whether chocolate really brings sweetness in relationships.
Chocolate is not limited to taste only
The effect of chocolate is not limited to taste only. As soon as we put a piece of chocolate in our mouth, many of our senses get activated simultaneously, its colour, aroma, taste, sound of chewing and the feeling of melting in the mouth. This is the reason why most people like chocolate. Some people eat out of boredom, some to deal with stress, and some just because it feels good.
Why do we like chocolate so much?
According to Researchoutreach, which provides information on research related topics, scientists have also tried to find out why we like chocolate so much. According to research, when eating chocolate, the brain releases certain chemicals, which are associated with happiness and peace. These include endorphin, serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin. These chemicals help in improving our mood and making us feel good.
Endorphins are called natural painkillers. It reduces pain and stress and also increases the feeling of happiness. Serotonin is generally considered the ‘happy chemical’, which is associated with mood, satisfaction and positive thinking. Dopamine is part of the brain’s reward system, which makes us feel happy and excited. Oxytocin is called the bonding hormone, which plays an important role in making us feel love and belonging.
Also helpful in reducing stress and relaxation
Some elements present in chocolate like tryptophan, phenylethylamine and theobromine are also linked to these feelings. These ingredients are believed to help reduce stress and make you feel good, although in very small quantities. Even in films and stories, chocolate has been shown as a symbol of peace and relief. Like the scene in Harry Potter about feeling good after eating chocolate. Even in real life, many people believe that eating chocolate improves mood. It is possible that its effect is not only due to chemicals, but is also related to our thoughts and experiences.
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