You have probably realised that certain foods improve your mood and make you feel happy. But why? Well, science may have answers!
Different foods contain different nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that our body needs for functioning.
Some foods like bananas and turkey contain tryptophan, a compound that promotes the production of serotonin in the brain.
Folate, which is found in spinach, also helps in the production of serotonin and helps in improving mood.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that has a calming and happy effect on the brain. It also regulates sleep and pain.
Another neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), helps to regulate mood. Foods like beef, pork, and sesame and sunflower seeds are rich in glutamine, which improves the production of GABA.
Foods rich in dopamine like bananas, avocados, green vegetables, dairy products, and others, also help in boosting the mood.
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