by Elika Ansari
With the holiday season almost upon us, the consumption of chocolate is likely to skyrocket — anything from chocolate cakes, cookies, and pudding, to the frothing cups of hot chocolate sold outside to help keep us warm at this time of the year.
Chocolate is a popular treat among children and adults alike, not only because of its rich and deep flavour, but also because cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood and one of the highest sources of antioxidants and magnesium, among other things, which improve blood circulation, cognitive function, and bone structure.
Cacao is also a known mood enhancer, given its high concentrations of anandamide, which work similarly to drugs containing amphetamines to elevate spirits and combat depression.
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