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Chocolate is a tasty reward Published on 12/04/2013
What is it about some snacks that mean you can't just stop at one little bite? Take chocolate and crisps, for example. These tasty treats are so moreish that it's hard to put the packet away before consuming the lot. But now scientists from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany claim to have unravelled some of the mystery into why once you pop you just can't stop eating crisps and chocolate. By analysing scans, they believe that signals are sent to the part of the brain that is associated with happiness and reward. So why not please brains even more with a Regency Hampers chocolate basket? With a variety to choose from to suit all occasions and tastes, chocolate hampers are undoubtedly one of our more popular items. You're sure to find something impressive, whether for a loved one or colleague - and why not combine luxury chocolate with wine or champagne for an extra special celebration?

Chocolate is a tasty reward
Published on 12/04/2013

What is it about some snacks that mean you can't just stop at one little bite?

Take chocolate and crisps, for example. These tasty treats are so moreish that it's hard to put the packet away before consuming the lot.

But now scientists from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany claim to have unravelled some of the mystery into why once you pop you just can't stop eating crisps and chocolate.

By analysing scans, they believe that signals are sent to the part of the brain that is associated with happiness and reward.

So why not please brains even more with a Regency Hampers chocolate basket?

With a variety to choose from to suit all occasions and tastes, chocolate hampers are undoubtedly one of our more popular items.

You're sure to find something impressive, whether for a loved one or colleague - and why not combine luxury chocolate with wine or champagne for an extra special celebration?

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