I think I enjoy eating healthy and nutritious foods simply because of the way it makes me feel. I don't think it would be possible to maintain a habit of healthy eating if you didn’t enjoy what you were eating.
By eating a healthier diet you will begin to notice the difference in a matter of days. Our brains are basically operating on the fuel we put into our bodies, so it makes sense if you feed it correctly that it will operate better.
A part of your brain called the hippocampus is smaller in people who suffer from depression, and when the person begins to recover from depression it begins to grow again. Eating a less sugary diet could potentially reduce your low mood. It is also widely researched about how the molecules in our food can have an impact on our genes through epigenetics. Flavonoid antioxidants, Omega-3 and zinc are all proven to change the way our genes behave. Flavonoid antioxidants are found in foods such as dark chocolate and certain vegetables, Omega-3 is found in oily fish, flaxseeds and chia seeds and zinc can be consumed in nuts, soy products, meat and poultry. Some people may already be predisposed to depression and your diet can either increase or decrease your risk of developing it.
5 tips to eat your way to a better mood
Get back to the basics
Try to consume as much whole unprocessed foods as possible . It's literally what we’ve been told all our lives, eat lots of colourful fruits and veggies, leann protein and whole grains and try to avoid over processed foods.
Try to consume foods with high levels of vitamin B and D
Vitamin B and D are nutrients that are important for brain and mental health. Vitamin B can be found in foods such as Beef Liver,Sardines, Atlantic Mackerel, Feta Cheese and fortified cereal. Vitamin D sources include Fatty fish, like tuna, mackerel, and salmon, Foods fortified with vitamin D, like some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and cereals, Beef liver, Cheese,Egg yolks.
Eating little and often
By doing this your blood sugar will remain steady and prevent your body from having dips in mood and energy.
Getting in those good fats
Your brain thrives on fatty oils and needs them to keep it working well. Oily fish, nuts, seeds and avocado are all great sources of mood-boosting fats.
Eat your happy hormones
Try to increase your level of serotonin through diet. This hormone helps to regulate your mood and sleep patterns. Serotonin is made by the essential amino acid tryptophan. Foods High in tryptophan include nuts, seeds, tofu, cheese, red meat, chicken, turkey, fish, oats, beans, lentils, and eggs.
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