Foods That Affect Our Moods

Research and nutritionist suggest that what we eat can affect our moods. Some foods make our neurotransmitters have an energizing effect making us alert; while other foods have a calming effect, making us better able to concentrate, relaxes us and if we are not sleeping well, it makes us drowsy.

From personal experience, I remember when my kids used to go into the "Heebie-jeebies" or giggling spells whenever they used Ketchup in their food or ate hard candy (not something I allowed very frequently). Other children react violently after eating certain foods, and only at the persistent action of the parents and after many tests performed by specialists, they find out that it is not that their children are misbehaving, but that they are being affected by the foods they are eating.

Sometimes it is something as common as a glass of milk or some dairy product. Many physicians are hard pressed in identifying nutrition effects in children. Unfortunately, in medical school students do not go in depth into nutrition unless they plan to specialize in it; and after they graduate, it is easier to reach for a prescription pad and prescribe some type of medicine or another rather than investigate what the causes are.

Never skip breakfast. It should contain protein with little or no fat and it will jump start your metabolism. Have a mid morning snack. Not only will it keep your metabolism working, but it will stop the cravings. A small grapefruit, a couple of rice cakes and one slice of skim milk mozzarella cheese. It will also be good for those of us who find it hard to have an early breakfast.

For lunch, try one that is high in protein, it will keep you alert so you can tackle the afternoon work you need to do! How about a salad, broth or juice for starters, do the opposite, and go high in carbs and most likely you'll doze standing up! Not many people will feel hungry if they have had an energy-boosting lunch, unless they are carb cravers.

If you find you have trouble sleeping, try one and a half ounces of carbohydrates a half an hour before bedtime (that would be the equivalent of five or six whole wheat crackers). Make sure your snack is low in fat and protein. Contrary to common belief, warm milk at bedtime is not a great idea since it contains a lot of protein which is energizing to some people. When dieting, a well balanced diet is the best approach in order to manage our mood accordingly. Eat smart!

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