You may think the secret to lifting your moods is to indulge in that ice cream sundae, but as a nutritional consultant, I know the true secret lies in eating mood-enhancing foods. Many foods and nutrients affect our moods, but protein is one of the most important because it boosts our brain chemicals. Let me explain how protein helps create balanced moods.
Protein in chicken, eggs or fish provides the building blocks for making the critical brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. These brain chemicals help us feel calm, happy or motivated, but they can't be made from an ice cream sundae. Many people believe that antidepressant medications like Prozac or Paxil make brain chemicals, but in fact they don't. We make serotonin and dopamine from salmon, steak and chicken.
If you are experiencing low moods, it's important to eat protein throughout the day to provide the brain with a steady supply of nutrients to make serotonin and dopamine.
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