I've said this before on a
previous post and I'm saying it again: health and fitness probably tops the list of the toughest challenges
many has to struggle with at one point or another. So for people having difficulty sustaining a healthy diet, here's a list I made that's sure to make all of us not just healthier but also happier. Add these to your menu, and let's all eat our way to a healthier and happier lifestyle!
My Top 10 Mood Boosters
BANANAS - this fruit contains the amino acid tryptophan that's responsible for producing serotonin in the body. Serotonin, also known as the 'happy hormone,' greatly influences a person's overall well-being as it helps regulate moods, temper anxiety and relieve depression. Bananas are also rich in potassium. The body's potassium level rapidly depletes during periods of high stress, thus, eating bananas is a healthy way to re-balance the body's potassium level without using drugs. On top of that, as stress is closely linked with magnesium deficiency, bananas are a great way to pile up on magnesium and avoid stress. So go eat some more bananas and feel good about yourself. ☺
*Read more on the health benefits of bananas here.
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CHILLI - this little fruit contains capsaicin which stimulates the mouth's tiny nerve endings and brings that exciting burning sensation. In response to this burning sensation, the brain releases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.
Endorphins, among its many functions, controls feelings of stress and frustrations. So with high endorphin levels, we feel less pain and experience fewer negative effects of stress.
