Last updated 2 months ago
While we all know that sugar can lead to a temporary increase in energy and mood levels, are we paying attention to other foods and how they can affect our moods? The foods we eat can play a large role in influencing how positive or negative our mood is through different chemical interactions in the brain.
Skipping Breakfast
Those who skip breakfast in the morning could be doing more harm to their mood levels than they realise. Without a healthy dose of fibre, good fats or wholegrain carbohydrates in the morning, feelings of fatigue, anxiety and restlessness can plague you throughout the day.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have not always had the best reputation when it comes to healthy eating; however, foods like bread, fruit, vegetables and legumes can actually increase the presence of tryptophan, an essential amino acid in the brain. Tryptophan plays a large role in synthesizing more serotonin, a mood stabiliser, in the brain which can help elevate a person’s mood levels.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish, flaxseed and other plant oils affect neurotransmitter pathways in the brain which can contribute to feelings of depression. Recent studies have suggested that an abnormal metabolism of omega-3 fatty acids is common in those suffering from depression. Make sure to include at least three servings of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet each week to ward off any inklings of depression.
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Many of us will subconsciously confuse a feeling of being hungry with a feeling of being thirsty. If you have found yourself snooping around the kitchen looking for a snack a short time after eating a meal, you should remind yourself that you couldn’t possibly be hungry, so you must be thirsty.
Common Confusion
Mistaking hunger for thirst is a very common confusion and is often due to the fact that the thirst mechanism is a lot weaker than the hunger mechanism in the body. So while our body might be desperately calling out for more liquid we more often than not immediately associate the feeling of emptiness with a lack of food.
Getting It Right
In order to avoid eating unnecessarily it is important to pay attention to your food intake throughout the day. If you are feeling hungry an hour or less after breakfast or lunch, don’t immediately assume that your body needs more food and give in to temptation.
Water Wise
The next time you feel hungry unnecessarily take a big swig from a glass of water and wait 10 minutes. Chances are you will have nipped your thirst in the bud. If you find drinking water a little boring, quench your thirst by drinking herbal tea.
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The recommended daily intake of fibre for Australian adults is 25-30 grams. Unfortunately most of the population only consumes around 18-25g in a day. Aside from improving digestion in the body, a diet that is rich in fibre can help lower blood cholesterol levels and is a proven method of weight control.
Improved Energy Level
We all know that sugar can improve energy levels significantly, but we also know that an intake of sugar will inevitably lead to the dreaded sugar crash. One of the easiest ways to ensure your energy levels remain healthy throughout the day is to consume sugar-based fibres such as an apple. Fibre helps slow the absorption of sugar in the body, so by eating an apple you are adding sugar to your energy levels but the rate at which sugar is released will be much slower than drinking a sugar-rich fizzy drink.
Weight Control
Eating fibrous foods has been known to benefit those who are overweight or obese. Aside from being more filling than other food groups, soluble fibre creates a gel within the lining of the stomach which slows down the rate at which food enters the digestive tract. This leads to a feeling of being fuller for longer and can help ward off unnecessary snacking during the day.
Diabetes
A diet that is rich in soluble fibres can help those living with diabetes. The presence of more fibre in a diet can slow down the absorption of glucose from the small intestine into the bloodstream which will moderate the likelihood of a surge in insulin levels.
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Last updated 3 months ago
The human body is a complex organism, made up of multiple organs and chemicals that affect the way we eat, breath, think and function. Hormones produced by these organs can also play a large part in dictating how much you eat, and how foods are metabolised in your body.
Hormones in the Brain
Also referred to as a stress hormone, cortisol in healthy doses can work in your favour. When the body feels overly stressed or in danger, cortisol is released into the bloodstream resulting in a stronger supply of oxygen to the brain and an extra supply of energy to the body. However, those who are constantly stressed will produce too much cortisol which can result in diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
Luckily, cortisol levels can be decreased by exercising for at least three hours a week.
Thyroid Hormones
Triiodothyronine (T?) and thyroxine (T?) are the primary hormones produced by the thyroid gland. These two hormones help regulate metabolism and energy levels in the body, but can become over or underactive if external factors such as stress and nutritional deficiencies contribute.
Hormones in the Stomach
Leptin and ghrelin, two hormones produced in the stomach, play a large role in your appetite and hunger signals, but can often produce conflicting signals, especially in those who are overweight.
Leptin, produced in fatty cells, decreases an appetite, whereas ghrelin, produced in the lining of the stomach, increases hunger. Both of these hormones will function harmoniously in a body that has been well-fed, but can go awry when the body is fed too much or too little.
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While diet and exercise has always been touted as the only way to lose weight, those who are clinically obese should be looking towards doctor recommended weight loss remedies, such as weight loss surgery.
Better Results
A healthy diet and daily exercise are not without their perks, but when it comes to those that are clinically obese and suffering from further health problems as a result, this is not the best solution as there is only a slim chance of achieving results.
Weight loss surgery is one of the most recommended weight loss measures for obese patients, and is a lot safer than unmonitored methods such as diet pills, or drastic eating plans that can have negative side effects, such as heart disease, increased blood pressure and dependence.
Weight Loss Surgeries
There are several types of weight loss surgeries that will suit and benefit different patients, such as gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. It is very important for obese patients to first speak with their doctor before undergoing weight loss surgery, as all surgeries come with side effects, some of which may do more harm than good.
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