Archive for July 29th, 2010
What We Eat Affects How We Feel
I found some neat information on a Cleveland Medical Clinic web site. Eating certain foods triggers several neurotransmitters affecting appetite and mental alertness.
Serotonin: a chemical that is released after eating carbohydrates (healthy starches and quick sugars alike). It enhances calmness, improves mood and lessens depression. They also satisfy cravings. (e.g. South Beach diet suggests after getting to target weight of course, to maybe eat a piece of whole grain bread with butter at a restaurant before the main meal and you are less likely to overeat.)
Dopamine and norepinephrine: are released after eating proteins (red meats, poultry, dairy, legumes). They enhance mental concentration and alertness. These neurotransmitters come from the amino acid Tyrosine.
Waterless cooking with greaseless, miniumal water style of cooking makes preparing your vegetables, healthy carbohydrates and lean healthy meats easier. Using your waterless cookware helps preserve the vitamins, minerals and nutrients and cuts cooking time in half.