These foods negatively affect your mood: what to exclude from your diet to combat stress
Did you know that some foods have a negative impact on the production of serotonin, the so-called hormone of happiness?
According to neurobiologist, Dr. Caroline Leaf, serotonin regulates our emotions and stabilizes our mental state, which is where it actually got its second name.
As for the negative impact, refined foods have a negative effect on serotonin levels.
These include soda, chocolate bars, sugary breakfast cereals, etc. – if you consume these products on a regular basis, the body will end up with a decrease in the amount of tryptophan and B vitamins that help produce serotonin.
In addition, the anti-rating included products that contain trans fats – these are industrial baked goods, potato chips, instant noodles, frozen pizza, etc.
The specialist also recommends avoiding highly processed foods – semi-finished products, frozen foods and meat products with high salt content.
The reason is that they impair the functioning of the intestines, which is where most of the serotonin is produced.
What can you eat? The list of recommended foods that promote serotonin production includes eggs, nuts, seeds, turkey and cheese, which contain a lot of tryptophan.
Previously, we shared tips to help you avoid feeling sleepy after lunch.
