IMPROVE YOUR MOOD BY EATING RIGHT…..
We've all heard that “you are what you eat” – but, in actuality, what you eat can affect you who you are. Our bodies are delicate balances of chemicals, hormones and neurotransmitters. Food not only sustains life, it determines the quality of that life. Fruits and vegetables are integral sources of nutrients essential to balancing mood and improving mental acuity. Boost Serotonin -It’s regarded by many as happiness chemical and sleep promoter, but this is an over simplification. Serotonin affects our sleep, sexual behavior, risk-taking, aggression, motivation, temperature regulation, exploratory behavior and eating. The amino acid tryptophan and 5-OH tryptophan are the building blocks for serotin. Tryptophan an, essential amino acids (meaning our body can’t produce it but obtain it from foods), is abundant in following: Bananas In addition to being a great source of potassium (which studies have found improves brain function), bananas are high in B6, a vi...