From our focus on the science of chocolate comes a report from The Journal of Proteome Research. Chocolate appears to reduce the level of stress hormones in the body. According to the article

The study provides strong evidence that a daily consumption of 40 grams [1.4 ounces] during a period of two weeks is sufficient to modify the metabolism of healthy human volunteers,” wrote the researchers, from the Nestle Research Center in Lausanne, Switzerland. The chocolate also appeared to help correct other imbalances in the body that are related to stress.

So if you’re stressed with the holidays, order some Amano Chocolate.