Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Chocolate is not addictive so eat some more

Don't resist the urge to eat chocolate. It's not as addictive as you think, and if you don't give in to the craving you'll want it more. A British study just concluded that although chocoholics need to eat chocolate, their cravings aren't fueled by addiction.

Many people point to certain compounds found in chocolate -- such as phenylethylamine -- that produce a buzz when they reach the brain as evidence chocolate is addictive



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