If you have registered for the newsletter you must create an account to be able to make purchases

Your shopping cart
The happiness diet

The happiness diet

Mireia Cervera 18 March 2021

This March 20 is the international day of happiness and we wanted to prepare this post for you.
Did you know that several studies show that happier people get sick less? These38 / "> Studies show that mental health influences physical health much more than we think. In addition, certain foods have been shown to improve general brain health and improve mood. Discover in this post, feed themHealthier children to be happier.

Neurotransmitters are substances capable of modulating our emotions, and serotonin is known as the "happiness molecule".

It is the neurotransmitter that is involved in creating happiness and well-being. Therefore, it is key in regulating our mood. Serotonin is produced in the brain and digestive system; in fact, 80% of the serotonin in the cuerpo is found in our digestive system.

How is serotonin synthesized? Our body synthesizes it from tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in many foods. These foods work as antidepnatural residues. Nuts , bananas , whole grains, and pumpkin seeds meet this requirement.

It has also been found that omega-3s increase the release of serotonin and make serotonin receptors more sensitive, that is why foods such as oily fish , oily fish, and sflax seeds and chia .

Finally, to maintain adequate levels of serotonin, it is necessary to take care of the microbiota that stimulates its production. Take care of the nutritional flora with foods rich in probiticos is the best therapeutic strategy to be happy. The most recommended foods are fermented foods such as kombucha , kefir , sauerkraut </ strong>, olives in brine and other pickles .

We can also increase the secretion of serotonin if we base our diet on the plant world, practice physical exercise, take thesun for twenty minutes a day and we do relaxation and mindfulness exercises .

It is important to eat healthy to feed both our body and our mind and enjoy good physical and mental health .
EAT BETTER > BE HAPPIER > LIVE LONGER

Mireia Cervera Nutritionist Teresa Carles Healthy Foods Group - Flax & Kale

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE