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To: Omnivore-Dan
In additiom to flavonoids, one ounce pf Bakers cocoa contains (as I recall from my research of literature about 35 years ago) 1000 mg of phenylethanolamine, a substance that is a natural antidepressant.

'Some day when you feel quite sad, eat some dark chocolate, maybe a whole bar. Don't think about it, but set an alarm to check how you feel a couple of hours later, and expect to have a somewhat better outlook on life.

15 posted on 11/11/2025 5:19:28 AM PST by imardmd1 (To learn is to live; the joy of living: to teach. Fiat Lux! )
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To: imardmd1

Within seconds after eating some dark chocolate I feel better. It’s almost as good a sex.


17 posted on 11/11/2025 5:27:06 AM PST by Omnivore-Dan (have to )
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To: imardmd1

I have found that a tablespoon (ordinary soup spoon) of honey right out of the jar has amazing physical and mental effects. For a prolonged duration, two is extremely effective

Honey is easily available and tastes better than bitter chocolate.


24 posted on 11/11/2025 5:54:14 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) QuidQuid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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Chocolate is medicine. I get a lift whenever I eat it. But I prefer chocolate that’s not all dark. I should fill medicine capsules with dark cocoa and take several a day, but I’d rather eat the candy.


38 posted on 11/11/2025 6:28:03 AM PST by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: imardmd1

When feeling quite sad, eat dark chocolate, maybe a whole bar.
Couple of hours later expect to have a better outlook on life.


Worth a try...../s.


44 posted on 11/11/2025 6:58:16 AM PST by Liz ("Socialism is a wonderful idea. It's just that in practice it's been disastrous." —Thomas Sowell.)
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To: imardmd1

Maybe six months ago, I read somewhere that adding cacao powder to coffee improves your mood and mental sharpness. I’ve been doing that each morning since then, and I can say that it absolutely works as advertised. The effect is not dramatic, but it is certainly noticeable.


46 posted on 11/11/2025 7:16:16 AM PST by PUGACHEV
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