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W: I’m very curious about this: are there foods that do actually have like, happy chemicals?
M: Oh, absolutely. You know, how we feel, how we cope with stress, how we think, how clearly we think, are all directly affected by the foods that we eat.
W: OK, we actually went out to ask people what foods they ate in order to make themselves happy. And many people take chocolate as their happy food, while some may prefer pizza.
M: OK, me too. Pizza would be my happy food. But those aren’t the foods that actually make you happy. You know, both of those are part of it. But there are foods that really directly affect our brain with certain chemicals. So fish is really a big happy food. It’s got protein, omega three fats, vitamin D, all of those help raise our neural chemistry that makes us feel happy. Potatoes, cereals, great carps that actually get the protein into the brain. Fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products all are great for raising mood. And crunchy foods, like popcorn, those are fabulous for making us happy.
W: Why? Why?
M: The actual chewing mechanism raise levels in the brain. So combining all these together, creating wonderful combinations of fish tacos or you know, I think potatoes with chili on top of it, they are great combinations.
W: OK, you got a happy dinner, right?
M: Yeah, yeah.
W: OK, let’s talk about stressed out food, food that you do tend to eat when you’re stressed.
M: When I’m stressed, I eat anything salty. Popcorn, thing’s like that, a pie, a chocolate. And I usually
go over some kind of drink.
W: OK, drink, that’s a good solution. Well, what are the real stress busters?
M: Well, healthy fats, believe it or not. They are great for coping with stress. Wonderful. So, avocados, nuts, seeds.
W: That’s why I’m having avocados when I’m stressed out.
M: Yes, great stress buster, peanuts, peanut butter, and again, dairy foods are great. They help reduce stress. They help to decrease anxiety and anger. So again, combinations, getting protein and vitamin B6, slim beef, turkey, make yourself a turkey sandwich, and ... Yes, absolutely.