Originally published August 7 2005
Boost your happiness by eating certain foods
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Scientists have long known that there is a coloration between a person's mood and the food that they eat. But eating certain foods like fruits and dark chocolate you may find yourself to be a happier person.
You would not expect a car to head off on a long journey without a tank full of petrol, plus a few top-ups along the way.
Equally, you should not expect your brain to get you happily through the day without a regular supply of energy-boosting meals.
When we eat food, our bodies transform it into the sugar glucose, which fuels the brain and central nervous system.
To prevent such mood swings, opt for meals which are rich in complex carbohydrates, such as brown rice and pasta and wholegrain bread.
Turkey is a rich source of the amino acid tryptophan, from which the body produces serotonin, a naturally occurring brain chemical which boosts our mood.
This plays a key role in the production of both serotonin and dopamine - another chemical that plays a key role in a number of brain functions.
Guavas are rich in vitamin C, which is vital for the production of serotonin, and so is a key aid to putting us in a good mood.
Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands to produce adrenaline, which causes blood sugar to rise rapidly then fall equally quickly.
As caffeine is a stimulant, drinking it late at night can also prevent us getting to sleep.
Zinc is essential for good brain function, and studies show that many patients with mood disorders are deficient in this trace element.
Milk is one of the richest sources of calcium, but many of us have reduced the amount of dairy in our diets due to concerns over the level of saturated fat and cholesterol these products can contain.
As if we needed any persuasion to consume more of the dark and delicious stuff, scientists are increasingly telling us that chocolate is good for us - and that includes our emotions.
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