I heard that you can eat certain things to change your mood
Mainly what can I eat to make myself happier?
but also to make myself
more confident, enthusiastic, calm, have fun etc
2007-10-07 11:46:40 · 13 answers · asked by UTurn 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
chocolate does it for me makes me very very happy :)
2007-10-07 11:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by sweetie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not completely sure but be interesting to find out. A friend of mine says that eating to much sugar can make some people depressed because it can be like a toxin in the body. I heard on the news some where that eggs can make you happier. I think hot milk can be calming and help you sleep.
2007-10-07 18:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by xoɟ ʍous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salmon! Or any other food rich in omega-3's.
Omega-3's have been shown to be responsible for the synthesis of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a feel good hormone. Eating fish like salmon, mackerel, and tuna have positive effects on the treatment of depression.
2007-10-07 19:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
5htp (hydroxytryptophan) - an amino acid will increase the levels of serotonin in your brain. I buy mine from the health food shop.
Rhodiola Rosea is good for confidence and mood. www.viridian-nutrition.com
Following a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit 'n' veg and a good intake of water will help.
Exercise also helps elevate mood due to endorphin release.
2007-10-07 18:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foods that contain tryptophan, which in turn converts to serotonin. Pasta, bread, bananas, porridge, and oily fish are good for this.
Avoid alcohol, too much caffeine, cheese, chocolate.
2007-10-07 18:51:54 · answer #5 · answered by Zheia 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bananas are supposed to calm you down and improve your mood ,also porridge and dark chocolate but not all together, i think if you cut out caffeine and fizzy drinks and try and eat natural UN processed food ,like fruit and veg you will start to settle down
2007-10-07 18:55:44 · answer #6 · answered by razz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this link to the Mind website -
The Mind guide to mood and food:
http://www.mind.org.uk/Information/Booklets/Mind+guide+to/Mindguidetofoodandmood.htm
the information is easy to read and understand.
It will give you some guidance on how food affects our mental wellbeing.
Hope this helps
2007-10-07 19:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Jules 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
eat beans, beans contain a certain type of protein that has a calming effect. also fruits vegetables, grains.
2007-10-07 18:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by j r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nuts cos u go nuts
2007-10-07 19:27:00 · answer #9 · answered by eddie j 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cheese cake makes me fell better,has to be raspberry though
2007-10-07 18:55:15 · answer #10 · answered by no name 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋