Our physical and mental health depends on what we eat. What you eat will determine how you feel.
That’s what experts say. You must have heard from time to time that chocolate keeps the mood good. Just like carbohydrates are also known to keep the mood good.
Delnaz Chanduwadia, the chief dietitian at Jaslok Hospital and Research Center in India, says having certain ingredients in the diet can keep you enthusiastic. He said many studies have proven the relationship between diet and brain health. He mentions some foods that help to keep the mood good.
Dark chocolate contains high levels of tryptophan, which our brain uses to make serotonin, a neurotransmitter. Serotonin is a key hormone that helps to stabilize our mood. So if you want to keep the mood calm, you can eat chocolate. Make sure it contains at least 70% dark chocolate.
Green tea is rich in antioxidants like catechins. It helps to increase the efficiency of the brain. It also increases alertness. It helps to keep you calm and improve your memory. So make it a habit to drink green tea regularly.
This type of food has multiple benefits. It is an essential fatty acid that helps control heart disease, contributes to weight loss, acts as an antioxidant, keeps joints well. It helps deal with depression. We can find omega-3 in foods like salmon, chia seeds, nuts, etc., says Delnaz Chanduwadia.
Bell paper is rich in vitamin A, a source of vitamin B6. It is an essential nutrient for normal brain development and function and helps the body make the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine. Put colored Bell Pepper in your daily salad. You will get more benefits by eating raw instead of cooking.
Spinach and fenugreek contain B vitamin folate. Folate deficiency can interfere with the metabolism of serotonin, dopamine, and noradrenaline (a neurotransmitter important for mood). So to keep the mood good, eat green leafy vegetables regularly.
Such foods help to increase probiotic bacteria and maintain intestinal health. Buttermilk, pickles, yogurt are rich sources of probiotics. These keep us in a good mood.
Nuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats. Almonds also contain enough magnesium. Lack of magnesium in the body can increase the risk of depression.
Taking caffeine helps improve our performance and mood by releasing dopamine. If you experience irritability, insomnia, etc. while drinking coffee, avoid it.
Caffeine-free drinks such as green tea can help you.
News Room, October 28, 2021