{"id":5992,"date":"2014-10-10T09:33:15","date_gmt":"2014-10-10T13:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=5992"},"modified":"2014-10-10T09:33:15","modified_gmt":"2014-10-10T13:33:15","slug":"eat-this-be-happy-6-super-mood-boosters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2014\/10\/eat-this-be-happy-6-super-mood-boosters.html","title":{"rendered":"Eat This: Be Happy – 6 Super Mood Boosters"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Smile Therapy by Janice Taylor, Life and Wellness Coach, Weight Loss Expert, Author, Artist, Positarian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One thing I know for sure is that happiness is connected to two key mood regulators that our brains produce: serotonin and noradrenaline.<\/p>\n

Serotonin is a mood enhancer that has an effect on pain, pleasure, anxiety, panic, arousal, and sleep patterns. Noradrenaline is a chemical that elevates our moods and affects stress and anxiety. The more concentrated the amounts of these two chemicals, the happier we are!<\/p>\n

How does food happily enter this happy picture?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Recent research has confirmed that there is a link between eating certain foods and feeling better, happier and relaxed!<\/p>\n

What are these \u201chappy\u201d foods?<\/strong><\/p>\n

These foods are proteins and (hold still your heart) our beloved carbohydrates! Carbohydrates carry a key amino acid, tryptophan, to our brains. Once there, tryptophan does its thing, and both serotonin and noradrenaline are produced. Our moods are given a bit of boost.<\/p>\n

Feeling Blue<\/strong>? Here, from the
\nOur Lady of Weight Loss<\/a> Happy Eating Vault:<\/p>\n

Six Secret Foods that Boost, Lift, and Give a Bounce<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Bananas.<\/strong>\u00a0 They are loaded with magnesium, which reduced anxiety and helps you to sleep better.<\/p>\n

Orange Juice.<\/strong>\u00a0 Two glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice can help to lessen nervousness and bad moods. Lack of vitamin C, which affects noradrenaline levels, can make you crabby!<\/p>\n

Brazilian Walnuts<\/strong>. A hard nut to crack and find! Nevertheless, they are rich in selenium, which is related to a pleasant disposition. (I “ask” all visitors, particularly relatives, eat two upon entering my home.)<\/p>\n

Chocolate<\/strong>. Ninety percent of women crave chocolate. (HUGE surprise.) It does have a soothing effect and seems to bring pleasure. Stick with dark chocolate and small amounts. Savor it!<\/p>\n

Turkey<\/strong>.\u00a0 This protein is a great source of tyrosine amino acid, which produces dopamine and noradrenaline and is great for relaxation and sleeping. Who hasn\u2019t fallen asleep after Thanksgiving turkey?<\/p>\n

Water<\/strong>. Dehydration is a common cause of feeling tired, cranky, and depressed. When the body is dehydrated, the blood flow to the organ slows and functions decrease. Goodness gracious, that\u2019s scary. Bottoms up!<\/p>\n

Other than eating bananas, what might increase your level of happiness? Bring it up just one notch?<\/p>\n

Step into the \u201cLite.\u201d Our Lady of Weight Loss<\/a> is with you every ounce of the weigh!<\/p>\n

For more happiness, join Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s Kick in the Tush Club\/FB<\/a>!<\/p>\n

And\u2013for the full skinny sign up for Janice Taylor\u2019s (monthly) Kick in the Tush Club newsletter<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Spread the Word-\u2013NOT the icing!<\/em><\/p>\n

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One thing I know for sure is that happiness is connected to two key mood regulators that our brains produce: serotonin and noradrenaline. Serotonin is a mood enhancer that has an effect on pain, pleasure, anxiety, panic, arousal, and sleep patterns. Noradrenaline is a chemical that elevates our moods and affects stress and anxiety. 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