By Freya Vor

Women crave chocolate.  They crave it more during that “ time of the month”.  Researchers believe that the reason women crave chocolate prior to menstruation because it contains high levels of magnesium. Studies show that over 75% of Americans are severely deficient in magnesium. Even mild deficiencies in magnesium can cause the following symptoms:

Mental depression

Confusion

Twitching and trembling

Insomnia

Muscle weakness and cramps in the feet, toes, legs, or fingers

Nervousness and irritability

Chocolate has a high source of magnesium.  Other sources of magnesium include nuts, such as almonds, cashews, and peanuts.  It is also found in dates, raisins, and bananas.  Cereals that are 100% bran also have high levels of magnesium.