Foods that can boost happiness
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Recent studies suggest that certain foods may have mood-enhancing properties. Nutrient-rich options like dark chocolate, berries, fatty fish, and leafy greens contain compounds that can increase serotonin and dopamine levels in your brain, potentially improving overall happiness. For example, dark chocolate promotes the release of N-acylethanolamine, a natural mood enhancer, while quinoa, a magnesium-rich whole grain, helps reduce moodiness and anxiety. Incorporating these foods into your diet, can promote a positive shift in your emotional well-being.
Source
Wahl DR, Villinger K, König LM, Ziesemer K, Schupp HT, Renner B. Healthy food choices are happy food choices: Evidence from a real life sample using smartphone based assessments. Sci Rep. 2017 Dec 6;7(1):17069. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-17262-9. PMID: 29213109; PMCID: PMC5719018.
Additional Reading
https://betterreport.com/mood-boosting-foods/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/06/well/eat/mental-health-food.html