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To: SamAdams76

Dark Chocolate at bedtime delivers awesome Dreams, both for Production Values and for Content...


3 posted on 01/04/2016 8:10:48 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2
Dark Chocolate at bedtime delivers awesome Dreams, both for Production Values and for Content...

Funny you say that. My dreams in recent weeks have been incredibly vivid. In fact, I'm able to wake up in middle of night, go back to sleep, and resume the same dream. That never happened before.

29 posted on 01/04/2016 8:31:03 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: Paladin2

I didn’t know that.


40 posted on 01/04/2016 8:43:16 PM PST by Lopeover (2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States)
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Dark Chocolate at bedtime delivers awesome Dreams, both for Production Values and for Content...

I found that comment interesting as I take melatonin at bedtime which has vivid dreams as a side effect. As we get older, the body produces less melatonin, which is why we find ourselves awake at 4am too often. I get a good nights sleep most every night

Did some investigating and found this;

Contains Tryptophan

Dark, as well as raw chocolate, contains high amounts of tryptophan, which is an amino acid that breaks down into two other very important neurotransmitters. These are serotonin and melatonin, and both help to protect you against stress.

Serotonin is a natural antidepressant, which goes to work immediately to lift your spirits as well as help to stabilize your mood swings, which are associated with depression.

Melatonin helps you to relax and fall into a deep sleep at night. Deep sleep is essential, as this is when your body repairs itself from the stress it encounters each day. It also helps to naturally restore the serotonin levels to help you better cope during stressful situations.

I drink my coffee black, always have. I love the aroma and taste of a good cup of coffee in the morning. Now, I may have to add a bit of dark chocolate to the end of my day as well.

It appears that both coffee(black) and dark chocolate(85% cacao) have quite extensive health benefits.

97 posted on 01/05/2016 11:40:48 AM PST by upsdriver (Palin/West)
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