There are a number of surprising mood boosting foods
Serotonin, our happy hormone, is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep, appetite, balance moods, and inhibit pain. Approximately 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gut, and your gut is lined with a hundred million nerve cells, or neurons, so it makes sense that the inner workings of your digestive system don’t just help you digest food, but also guide your emotions! How fascinating.
Bananas Bananas may lift your spirits due to their high vitamin B6 content. B6 helps synthesize mood boosting neurotransmitters called dopamine and serotonin. Bananas are also high in fibre and also contain fructose, which is natural fruit sugar. This high fibre content allows the sugar to be released slowly into your bloodstream. This allows for more stable blood sugar levels and you feeling fuller for longer. Blood sugar levels dropping may contribute to low mood and irritability.
Oats Oats are a versatile whole grain that we can use to make bread, muffins, porridge, overnight oat, flapjacks, muesli and granola. Oats are also a great source of iron, with one raw cup boasting 19% of your daily needs. They, like bananas, are also high in fibre. Top your porridge with banana for that extra mood-boosting lift!
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