Nutrition & Health

NUTRITION & HEALTH : Foods That Change Moods
Professor Ayaz Raza Tremazi
Geography Department

Are you eating healthy foods with the essential ingredients ?   Do the foods you eat make you feel energetic, relaxed and moody or do you feel lethargic?
No matter what is causing your bad moods or how long they have lasted, eating the right foods can help you feel more energetic and less like you're riding an emotional rollercoaster. Making healthy food and lifestyle choices can also increase your energy level and improve your memory and brain function   that would   certainly benefit your overall health.
Healthy eating starts with having the right heart-healthy foods, such as carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, vegetables and fruits, calcium and milk, healthy drinks, lower salt and sodium, alcohol, and vitamins.   If your diet lacks essential nutrients, it can decrease your ability to focus and make you lethargic.   Vitamin deficiency can lead to memory loss, fatigue, stress, and depression, particularly Vitamin D deficiency which can lead to bone softening.
Managing your stress is an important part of staying healthy. When we are stressed, our bodies react physically, and we become more vulnerable to everything from colds and migraine headaches to hair loss, high blood pressure, and even heart disease. In addition to getting more exercise and sleep, a stress-busting eating plan can certainly help.
Let’s learn about the essential nutrients found in the foods we eat and the way it affects our health and   find food cures for de-stressing our life and can help improve our energy, memory, and mood.
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, platelets, and in the central nervous system (CNS) of humans. It is popularly thought to be a contributor to feelings of well-being and happiness. Drink a glass of milk straight up.   Special proteins found in milk help ease anxiety and boost mood by lowering blood pressure and increasing...