Glimpse – July 2019

JULY 2019 | GLIMPSE | 85

FOOD THAT CAN KEEP YOU

PSYCHOLOGICALLY SOUND

HEALTH

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his is basically food mood
swings, what you eat affect
how you feel and how you
feel affects what you eat. Food
becomes a big part of association as
we get attached, it is the emotional
attachment with the food, and we
associate it with things that have
happened to us. Foods that were a big
part of our childhood can bring back
memories of that time in our lives. One
should make good choice of food while
selecting on what to keep on your diet.

Eat chocolate to make you feel sexy
Chocolate contains an exceptionally
high amount of phenylalanine, a
stimulant associated with love and
sexual attraction. It stimulates the
production of endorphins, which lend
a feeling of pleasure. It also contains
serotonin, which is supposed to be an
anti-depressant. Chocolate in our body
stimulates the creation of serotonin,
known as the "happy hormone",
which creates excitement in the body.
Endorphin is also released - our natural
calming device that raises the sense of
wellbeing and satisfaction.

Keep Calm and have coffee
Despite its bad status, small amounts of
caffeine have been shown to work as an
antidepressant. To make sure to preserve
the health benefits, don't put sugar or
anything nauseating things in your

coffee! If it tends to affect your sleep,

then don't drink it after midnight. The

dose to one or 2 cups of coffee per day is

abundant, don’t overdo it though.

Fishy Fish

People having depression or bad mood

swings usually lack DHA(DHA is a

very potent anti-inflammatory fat), (an

omega-3 fatty acid).A gram of fish oil

is more than sufficient to decrease the

symptoms of anxiety, sleep disorders,

unexplained feelings of sadness, suicidal

thoughts and decreased sex drive. One

should eat approximately 600 to 1,000

milligrams of DHA per day. Try on

oily fishes, like salmon, sardines, and

mackerel, into your diet.

Milky Way for a stronger way

Milk contains proteins high in

tryptophan, which is a building block

in the bloodstream for serotonin in the

brain. It’s a source of carbohydrates

and vitamin D (low levels have been

associated with depression), which is

required for the production of serotonin.

Milk is also a source of calcium, which

has been shown to reduce anxiety.

Red wine for Relax Mind

Wine does have a calming influence

(surprise, surprise). The fact that a

dinner is accompanied by a drink which

helps the body relax and unwind can

help the mental transition between work

and relaxation.

Saffron for Seduction

Saffron is a natural aphrodisiac and

should be consumed to improve your

sex drive and your performance in bed.

Saffron can bring a lot of stamina and

energy.

The food we eat fuels our bodies but it also affects our minds. It is widely acknowledged fact that your

mood can trigger food cravings, cause either you to overeat or kill your appetite utterly.

Tips by: Shreya Goyal, Chandigarh dietician

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