Eating for Happiness

June 2, 2013 · by Salette Andrews | in Processes | tagged almonds, anthocyanins, anti-inflammatory, Arugula, Asparagus, avocados, bananas, Beets, biotin, blackstrap molasses, Brazil nuts, Broccoli, calcium, Chia seeds, coffee, copper, dark chocolate, DHA, endorphins, EPA, Essential fatty acids, fiber, Flax seeds, folate, garlic, green tea, iron, Lentils, magnesium, maple syrup, Nori, Oats, omega-3, peppers, Phytochemicals, potassium, potatoes, protein, pumpkin seeds, SAMe, Sesame seeds, Spinach, Strawberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tryptophan, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, walnuts, zinc | 13 Comments

Happiness centers around several important neurotransmitters: serotonin, dopamaine, endorphins, phenylethylamine, and anandamide. Serotonin is popularly known as the “feel-good hormone,” or your body’s own natural tranquilizer, hence the happiness factor. This is the neurotransmitter that antidepressants target in order to boost overall happiness levels. Up to 90 percent of your body’s total serotonin is located in your gut, […]

Choosing Healthy Fats

October 23, 2012 · by Salette Andrews | in Nutrients | tagged ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, cholesterol, DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, fat, fatty acid, gamma linolenic acid, GLA, linoleic acid, monounsaturated, MUFA, omega-3, omega-6, polyunsaturated, PUFA, saturated, trans fats | 24 Comments

Fat is essential to your health because it supports a number of your body’s functions. Fat enables the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K to be absorbed from food and regulates cholesterol metabolism. Fat is made up of several fatty acids (containing long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms), bonded to a glycerol. They […]

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Eating for Happiness

Choosing Healthy Fats