1. PROTEIN HELPS MAKE YOUR HAPPY HORMONES.
After you have eaten foods high in protein, the protein is broken down into ‘little pieces’ that are sent around your body to do lots of jobs, including in your brain. Each ‘little piece’ has many important roles for brain function. Some of them help to make serotonin, your happy hormone. When your brain releases serotonin, you feel more positive emotions, and have better mood levels.
2. VITAMIN D, LIKE THE SUNSHINE MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPIER
Vitamin D is commonly known as the ‘sun vitamin’ as your body needs to absorb sun rays to make it. Vitamin D has shown to play a role in mental wellbeing. Ten minutes in the sun is generally enough to get your daily dose of vitamin D, but on those cold days inside there are some foods you can eat that have small amounts.
3. COCOA IMPROVES MOOD
Cocoa comes from the seeds of the cacao tree and is used to make chocolate. Cocoa is high in a range of antioxidants which can help improve your mood. Dark chocolate contains high amounts of cocoa. Sorry to say folks, but this does not include chocolate cake, ice-cream or milk chocolate bars – these foods are high in sugar which will not help improve your mood.
4. BANANAS MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER
Bananas are high in tryptophan and vitamin B6, which help to keep you in a happier mood. Bananas are also high in potassium and magnesium, which help with stress and anxiety. Not to mention that they are sweet, delicious, filling and satisfying. We go bananas for bananas, they will help you feel nourished from the inside out.
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