1. Chocolate

2. Cravings  Magnesium Deficiency  Restrictive Diets  Sensory Experience  Smooth Texture  Rich Taste  Sweet Fragrance

3. “One taste is all it takes.”  Effects ﻀ Psychological Mood Elevator Stimulant ﻀ Chemical Serotonin Theobromine Anandamides

4. ﻀ Euphoria ﻀ Alleviate Anxiety ﻀ Long Hydrocarbon Tails ﻀ Fat Soluble

5. Theobromine Caffeine Stimulation

6. S erotonin  Neurotransmitter  Emotion Control

7. SerotoninMescaline H 3 CO NH 2 H 3 CO OCH 3 N H HO NH 2

8. Chocolate Vs.Mescaline ﻀ Triggers Release of Serotonin ﻀ Elevated mood ﻀ Minimal Negative Side effects ﻀ Legal with Health Benefits ﻀ Serotonin Antagonist ﻀ Side Effects ﻀ Blocks effects of serotonin ﻀ Apathetic State ﻀ Nausea ﻀ Vomiting ﻀ DEA Schedule I Controlled Substance ﻀ Hallucinations

9. Health Benefits Nutrition &

10. C ocoa B utter  Oleic Acid  Stearic Acid ﻀ Monounsaturated Fatty Acid ﻀ Neutral Effects on Blood Cholesterol  Converted to Oleic Acid  Not Absorbed ﻀ Saturated Fatty Acid

11. Penn State Study  LDL is oxidized 8% slower  HDL Levels 4% higher

12.  Flavinoids  Antioxidants Prevent Heart Disease

13. Good addition to a healthy diet