Chocolate, cocoa, cacao and our emotions
Why do chocolate and cocoa make us feel good? It turns out there’s a very powerful cocktail of natural compounds that all work together to produce pleasurable feelings and more!
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Veronika Prošek Charvátová
Veronika Prošek Charvátová MSc is a biologist and Viva! Health researcher. Veronika has spent years uncovering the links between nutrition and good health and is an expert on plant-based diets.
Why do chocolate and cocoa make us feel good? It turns out there’s a very powerful cocktail of natural compounds that all work together to produce pleasurable feelings and more!
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