Globally, sweet potato is the seventh most important staple and for good reason. Sweet potatoes contain complex carbs and vitamin B which produce serotonin, the pleasure chemical in the brain. Sweet potatoes are also regarded as a functional food, as they provide, in addition to nutrients, other physiological benefits.

I remember the first time I made infused brownies when I was in undergrad. I did such a poor job. I knew nothing about dosing, cooking temperatures, onset times, or how to deescalate the situation in the event of overconsumption. I’ve come a long way from experimenting in my dorm room.

The “bliss molecule” in black truffles are equivalent to THC, causing the brain to release mood-enhancing chemicals.