Foods that regulate stress and mood
According to some studies, it has been found that nutrition affects our mood and mood. Here are some interesting facts that show how nutrition and the food we consume affects our insides.
Stress (both good and bad) can affect health and eating habits. In everyday life, our relationship with food is complex and when we are stressed, eating routines can change. Thus, in some people stress leads them to eat more, for others less. There is no specific diet to keep stress at bay, but there are some foods that can change your response to stress.
Thus, carbohydrates (pasta, bread) are a class of foods that indirectly affect serotonin levels (a substance that regulates well-being, calmness, patience, etc.). When you consume carbohydrates, the body produces insulin, which produces in the brain a substance called tryptophan, and it is precisely this substance that produces serotonin.
Foods containing Omega 3 help boost mood and fight depression
Foods rich in omega 3 are found in salmon, sardines, mackerel, dairy products, etc. These fats are an important part of nerves and brain cells, which are a key component in brain development. People who lack Omega 3 in their diet are at risk of suffering from depression.
Nutrition affects sleep
Protein foods, such as turkey, help improve alertness and mental acuity. Thus, proteins should be part of the food diet, so that you do not feel sleepy and are as alert as possible. But, you should be careful with high-fat foods because they tend to make you feel more tired.
Food affects how you function
For you to be active throughout the day, you should never leave your stomach empty so that it works well and malnutrition does not affect your mood. Feed every 2-3 hours.
Some of the foods that are good for releasing serotonin are: bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes, rice, popcorn
But not all carbohydrates perform this function. For example, fruits, because of the fructose they contain, produce a lot of insulin and this makes the process slower to increase serotonin.
