Ever noticed that some foods boost your mood? Here’s why.
It seems like all we do in life is chase happiness. We constantly try new things to improve our mental well-being like therapy, new exercise routines and meditations to find peace and joy.
But have you heard of eating certain foods to lift your spirits? Studies linking nutrition and mental well-being have emerged in the past decade, and certain foods are associated with increased serotonin in our brains. Serotonin, also known as the “happy hormone,” is a chemical that plays an important role in regulating our mood. Low serotonin levels can cause mood instability.
Here are our favorite foods that make you happy.
1, Dark chocolate
2, Banana
3, Coconut
4, Coffee
5, Avocado
6, Berries
7, Fermented foods
I – Word Understanding
Chase – to follow in order to catch something
Lift your spirit – to feel happier
Serotonin – a hormone that stabilizes our mood
II – Have Your Say
1, What are the foods that make you happy (comfort food)?
What do you think of the foods stated above?
2, What do you think about using medicine to improve one’s mental health?
What would you rather do to improve your mental health?
3, Aside from eating the right “happy” foods, here are some ways to boost our serotonin level:
a, Get more exercise
b, Get some sunshine
c, Massage therapy
d, Take some supplements
e, Try mood induction
f, Manage emotions and stress levels
g, Socialize with loved ones
h, Help others
i, Laugh more
