Protein prosac

When it comes to comfort eating carbs are so much more comforting than chicken or fish, however if you want to lift your mood on a more permanent basis then protein is the key ingredient.

You might think how you feel is not really related to your food but every feeling and emotion is generated through a biochemical reaction in your nervous system (very unromantic I know!). The neurotransmitters that generate positive feelings such as motivation, drive add happiness are all made internally from amino acids, so if your diet is low in protein your levels of dopamine, adrenalin and serotonin may also be low leaving you feeling deflated and apathetic.

By making a conscious effort to eat a decent portion of protein with every meal you may instead find yourself feeling more upbeat and less inclined to comfort eat.
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