Which sets the heart a-fluttering more: Chocolate or a kiss?

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Sep 19th 2007 11:20PM

Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation, Nutrition & Supplements

What excites you more -- chocolate or a passionate kiss? It's a purely subjective matter but technically speaking, the correct answer is chocolate. According to SELF Magazine, the sensation of chocolate melting on your tongue is physically more stimulating than a kiss. Here's what happens when you eat chocolate:

The ingredients in chocolate trigger the release of serotonin and endorphins, which leads to a feeling of euphoria
Theobromine and caffeine stimulate thought in the brain
Your blood pressure and heart rate go up
A chemical called anandamide triggers pleasure centers in the brain

So maybe the old saying about sex being better than chocolate is true? Still, kissing has a lot less calories than chocolate so if you're watching what you eat, stick to the kissing. What do you think?

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kellyjsmith26 9-25-2007 @ 11:01AM

I totally agree that chocolate is better than kissing!! I love to kiss my husband, but if there's good chocolate around, I'd rather eat the chocolate!! LOL!! :)

kellyjsmith26 9-25-2007 @ 8:49AM

As an after thought, I think ideally speaking, that a little of both would be great!! Incorporate the two together!!

Chuck 9-25-2007 @ 9:35AM

Simple solution, chocolate lipstick!!

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Mike N 9-25-2007 @ 10:16AM

Kissing has no calories.

Mike 9-25-2007 @ 10:54AM

I agree, combine the two of them

Mike 9-25-2007 @ 11:03AM

I agree combine the two of them.

otmerh423 9-25-2007 @ 11:29AM

Either you don't know how to kiss or I don't know how to eat chocolate!

yummy 9-25-2007 @ 11:29AM

I'd say it depends on the quality of the partner or the chocolate.......the junk stuff just doesn't move me ! LOL

C. 9-25-2007 @ 11:41AM

Personally, I think being close to another human being is always preferable to food.

cinkap56 9-25-2007 @ 12:25PM

chocolate is the best but my boyfriend's kisses.....................................!!!!!!

I B Illin 9-25-2007 @ 12:17PM

You're kissing the wrong person if you prefer chocolate, but there are some that make the chocolate more enjoyable than the kiss. It all depends.

littlewing1217 9-25-2007 @ 7:28PM

It's so obvious! Eat a Hershey's Kiss! LOL

Just kidding! I'd gladly enjoy a passionate kiss with the right guy over a piece of chocolate. But there are times when I've got to have my chocolate.

Bottom line: I won't be denied either one when it's something that I really crave!!! :-)

KELLY 9-25-2007 @ 12:38PM

FIRS YOU SAY Here's what happens when you eat chocolate:

The ingredients in chocolate trigger the release of serotonin and endorphins, which leads to a feeling of euphoria

Theobromine and caffeine stimulate thought in the brain
Your blood pressure and heart rate go up
A chemical called anandamide triggers pleasure centers in the brain
THEN YOU SAY So maybe the old saying about sex being better than chocolate is true? Still, kissing has a lot less calories than chocolate so if you're watching what you eat, stick to the kissing. What do you think?.......WHICH IS IT....CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS!