Food is not limited to health-benefit and one's general well-being, but in fact, studies have shown that it also affect people's emotion. We are aware of the consequences that poor eating habits and too many kilojoules can have on the body such as obesity, increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. But we don't often think about the association between what we eat and drink and the effect this has on our moods.
Many carbohydrates, such as bread, cereal, pasta and candy, can produce this temporary increase in serotonin and a calming effect. A rise in serotonin in the brain can also lead to drowsiness, which is why some people may feel sleepy after a large meal of pasta.
Dopamine and norepinephrine - produce a feeling of alertness, an increased ability to concentrate and faster reaction times. Which, the consumption of protein-rich food such as chicken, egg, beef and pork trigger the production of the alertness transmitter.
