Some Foods that Make Us Feel Better and Happier

Some foods make us feel better about ourselves and forget about worries. On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, we propose some foods that are sure to make you feel good. Some of them are very beneficial not only for our mood , but for many other things, strengthening us and providing everything we need for our day to day.

Chocolate In particular, the chocolate that makes us happier is dark chocolate. The reason why we feel so good after eating it has to do with a series of chemical components that get our hormones stimulated. By eating dark chocolate our brain produces endorphins, so it relieves pain and stimulates happiness. Of course, although it has many positive effects we can not take it all the time, because the excesses are also harmful to our health. The key is to eat it in a moderate way and that is why experts recommend 5 servings of chocolate a week, all for our happiness.

The salmon It has a lot of Omega 3 concentration, so it helps to improve the mood. It is a good food to end depressions – that yes, leves- and also has many vitamins B12 that help us to produce serotonin. Serotonin is a neorutransmisor that is responsible for creating us a sense of wellbeing. On the other hand, foods with attractive colors , as this fish, we always convey good vibrations.

Honey This golden colored nectar is a food that helps our health a lot. Honey carries kaempferol and quercetin that help depression and keep the brain healthy. In addition, substituting sugar for honey, you can also avoid overweight. It is one of the healthiest sweet products that we can find in the market. Another benefit is that it helps us to sleep better , honey has the power to cause an increase in insulin and release serotonin, a neurotransmitter that improves mood and emotional well-being.

The vegetables In general, the vegetables that make us feel better are those of a dark green color. Although many people do not like them, in general they have many properties that make these foods beneficial. Green vegetables contain a lot of magnesium and help to end anxiety, stress, depression or phobias. If you like them, you have many things in your favor, so take advantage and eat all you can because in addition to helping your mental health are very good for your physical health . Try to abstain from some at night because they digest worse, and voila!

Egg the eggs do not join to associate to a healthy diet, but with them it happens as with other foods, and is that in excess they can be harmful , so they consume them in their just measure. Eggs are a food with a high nutritional value , they contain folic acid, vitamins A, D and E, vitamin B1, B12, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. The way to prepare it also affects, it is not the same to eat a fried, raw or cooked egg, it depends on what you cook it with. So take advantage of its beneficial components that will bring you comfort and happiness.

Mussels It is amazing the enormous amount of benefits that mussels can give us. These molluscs can be eaten in very different ways, and they will always be delicious. You have a lot of vitamin B12 , so they strengthen the brain cells and keep us more active. On the other hand, they provide many proteins and iodine, which helps us regulate the thyroid gland better, thereby getting in a better mood. They have a lot of zinc and selenium. And we must add that they are low in calories and fat.

Coco Although coconut is a fruit that contains many calories, if eaten in moderation it can become a perfect antidepressant. On the other hand it ends with stress because it contains many minerals and trace elements. It is a fruit that helps to have good humor and takes care of the health of the brain through the triglycerides that contribute to our body. You have to take care of the way in which the Coco is ingested since for example the ice cream or the milk of Coco are not so healthy.

Tomato Eating tomatoes reduces the risk of stroke. This food contains lycopene and is shown to be a very good ally in the prevention of many cardiovascular diseases or stroke. It has antioxidant properties and lipocene is present in the tomato in all senses, both when you take it raw and cooked . You can enter as you like in your diet. 9 Nuts This dry fruit is one of the best known and more for the enormous amount of benefits it has for our health. Besides helping to improve our mood by its high levels of serotonin, it prevents cardiovascular diseases if consumed regularly. It is very antioxidant, above peanuts, pistachios or almonds, and although it is not something clearly demonstrated , it may be very beneficial against Alzheimer’s, and all thanks to its content in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an acid Fatty omega-3 of vegetable origin. 10 Infusions There are infusions that help us to be calmer, others can even help us to concentrate , and that is that the infusions actually have many powers. Ginger is a good antioxidant and can charge us with energy. On the other hand, Melisa makes us have more memory. Rosemary helps stimulation and mental performance. Ginseng is also perfect to improve our concentration, although sometimes it is advisable not to take them many days in a row because you can get used to them and it is difficult to establish everything that should be natural.

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