Three Ways Food Affects Your Mood That You Never Knew!

Did you know that you could increase your energy levels drastically by simple changes in your diet? Read On to find out how!

Smart Carbs and Your Happiness

According to research tryptophan helps increase serotonin levels in your brain. What is serotonin? It is the chemical responsible for your moods!

Where would you find tryptophan then? Well, they are found in high quantities in fish and vitamin D rich foods. Though tryptophan remains loyal to protein-rich foods, it faces competition from other amino acids in your bloodstream and the result? Other amino acids are better digested than tryptophan.

So one way to ensure that tryptophan faces no competition is to consume smart carbohydrate choices like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. These will ensure that your mood stays elevated and you remain happy.

Caffeine, Sodas and Energy Drinks is a NO NO

If you are anything like me or thousands of people out there, you would be relying on your daily cup of coffee, a can of energy drink and a few caffeinated sodas to shuffle your way throughout your day and keep those energy levels up. Well, that's a mistake! Research has proved that an apple is as effective as your morning cup of coffee to keep you awake and drinking water frequently will also help you stay focused. Water also helps to reduce stress and anxiety. This technique will also prevent that dreaded caffeine crash. So ditch that can and pick up a plain good old water bottle instead!

Vitamin D is your best friend

If you feel lethargic all the time, the chances are that your diet needs more Vitamin D. It's a common issue as today's lifestyle promotes sitting at your desk without much sun exposure. This tends to decrease Vitamin D levels in your body and you would feel lazy all the time with no energy or inspiration. So to chuck out this zombie mode from your life, you need to make sure that you take Vitamin D rich diet.