Food Affects Us in Different Ways
Food affects us in different ways
Whether we eat or not... What we eat... When we eat.. How
much we eat...
What foods we pair together...
It all has an effect on how we feel physically and mentally.
Symptoms Related to Food:
When you don't eat you may find that you become unpleasant
to be around.
When you overeat, and feel overly full, you're in pain, and
probably don't want to do anything. You almost can't even relax with how full
you are.
When you regularly deprive yourself of food, or have difficulty securing food, you often are worried about when you will be getting to eat again **
When you eat greasy food, you feel sluggish and may have an
upset stomach
When you eat all simple sugars, your energy level goes way
up, you feel jittery, then your blood sugar levels drop low, and you really
don't feel well.
If you eat too quickly, you may experience cramping, and may
overeat.
You get the idea here :)
According To Tomer...Top 10 Good Mood Foods to eat:
Turkey
Cottage
Cheese
Eggs
Bananas
Brown
Rice
Oily
Fish
Nuts/Seeds
Beans/Lentils
Green
Leafy Veg
The Take Away:
Increasing fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, and
whole grains such as those higher in Omega-3 Fatty Acids or those that are good
sources of vitamins may make you happier
Eating healthy doesn't have to be a trade-off to happiness,
just try to incorporate some of these foods into your meals. 😊
-AF
** Visit the KSU Nutrition department in Nixon Hall if you need help accessing food. We'll be happy to help with resources without any judgement. :)
References:
Ansari, K & Nagar, V. Relation Between Students
Nutrition And Academic Achievement. Research Scholar, N.K.B.M.G. (P.G.)COLLEGE,
CHANDUSI. Reader & H.O.D. Home Science Dept., N.K.B.M.G. (P.G.)COLLEGE,
CHANDUSI. International Conference Proceedings, N. K. B. M. G. (P.G.) College,
ChandausiRJPSSs ISSN 2454-7026 Pg. 122-125.
Tomer, V. Role of Diet and Happiness. H.O.D (Home Sc.),
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I thought that this post was very helpful for others because I even sometimes do not realize the food that I ate and how it can affect how I feel. I liked how you incorporated the different chemicals that are released when you eat too much or when you want to feel relaxed or happy. Thank you for sharing this wonderful blog!
ReplyDeleteThis was super interesting and I think it is definitely helpful to bring attention to this with finals and the holidays coming up. Being mindful of what we eat and how it impacts our mood can be another tool to use during this crazy time of year.
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