Thursday, September 17, 2009

Chocolate Gift Baskets: How Sweet it is

By Kevin Lance

When it comes to the palate, a chocolate is definitely sweeter than a kiss. But when it comes to emotions, a passionate kiss is more pleasant than this succulent sweet. Not anymore! Researchers found out that melting chocolate in your mouth heightens the brain more than the act of kissing itself. So it may better to start packing chocolate gift baskets for your loved one today, since its now proven that chocolates give better pleasure both to the tongue and to the brain.

The study involved British couples in their twenties. The scientists used electrodes to measure the amount of brain activity and the heart rate of each subject after consuming chocolate treats containing sixty percent cocoa and while receiving a passionate kiss.

The results of the chocolate treats were recorded. Then the scientists measured the results while the subjects received a passionate kiss. After the results were tallied, the chocolate actually ranked higher than the kiss, by a large margin. A large margin resulting in sense of excitement that was heightened four times greater and longer than kissing. The stimulus to the brain was also more intense from the chocolate.

We all know that chocolate gift baskets have always been one of the most favorite gifts for a loved one, but it is just so intriguing to know that chocolates are even better than kissing. Researchers attributed this stimulating effect to the substances present in your ordinary chocolate gift baskets.

Substances, such as phenyl ethylamine, are responsible for the rise in endorphins which are actually the pleasure hormones of the brain. Chocolates also contain caffeine, a powerful stimulant. Theo bromine, another substance abundant in cocoa, also causes mood-elevating effects. Furthermore, serotonin, the happy neurotransmitter, also increases.

The study also found that the best way to enjoy chocolates is to allow the chocolate to melt in your mouth and enjoy the taste on your tongue as if it were a fine wine. You may be able to attain a longer and deeper bliss than that experienced by the subjects in the study.

Although chocolates are good for you, you should remember that they should be enjoyed in moderation.

With this discovery, chocolate gift baskets will definitely stay on top of the lists of your lovers favorite gifts. But remember that a simple kiss is always best when it comes to showing how much you love your partner. In the meantime, chocolate gift baskets can be a good alternative. Just promise not to over love them, because the world is not yet ready to witness a marriage between a piece of chocolate and a person.

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