These 10 Food Cravings Could Signal Some Serious Health Problems

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2. Chocolate

If you find yourself constantly reaching for chocolate—one of the most popular food cravings—you may be depressed and trying to self-medicate with the sweet stuff, according to a study done by the American Chemical Society.

An ounce of dark chocolate boosted the levels of serotonin and dopamine, also known as “feel good chemicals,” in participants’ brains. In addition, chocolate contains magnesium and theobromine, two compounds shown to reduce levels of stress hormones and promote muscle relaxation.

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