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3 Ways to Beat Emotional Eating (Without Quitting Chocolate)Here's how to avoid the weighty aftermath of using calories for comfort.
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If you're eating to feel better emotionally, here's some good news: You don't need a lot of comfort food to improve your outlook. Go for quality, not quantity. Research has found that just a bit of chocolate may trigger a release of mood-boosting opioids. And a 2004 study showed that around two ounces of chocolate can have a positive effect on mood. From the November 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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