Who has not ever reached for a chocolate bar in a "downturn" moment? Science supports this habit. Daniele Pionelli, from the San Diego Institute of Neurosciences (USA), discovered a few years ago that chocolate contains anandamide , a substance related to the sensation of well-being that bears a great resemblance to one of the ingredients in marijuana.
In addition, this food is also rich in phenylethylamine , a natural stimulant that receives the nickname of "love drug", and that is able to accelerate the pulse as well as romantic feelings, while increasing arousal and attention span , in addition to keeping us on our toes .





