We’ve been looking at our emotions and their physical effects on us. Some foods and activities can affect our emotions positively. For instance, this yummy combination of strawberries dipped in chocolate naturally contain endorphins and dopamine!
These ‘happy chemicals’ are known as DOSE. Here are some interesting facts about them…
D=Dopamine
O=Oxytocine
S=Serotonin
E=Endorphins
Dopamine
It affects many parts of your behaviour and physical functions positively, such as:
Learning
Motivation
Heart rate
Blood vessel function
Kidney function
Lactation
Sleep
Mood
Attention
Control of nausea and vomiting
Pain processing
Movement
Stuff that creates dopamine: Eggs, cheese, beef & chicken, fish, listening to music, dark chocolate 70%, almonds
Oxytocin
It affects many parts of your behaviour and physical functions positively, such as:
Promotes attachment
Solidifies relationships
Eases stress
Crystalises emotional memories
Facilitates childbirth and breast feeding
Boosts sexual arousal
Improves social skills
Triggers protective instincts
Induces sleep
Stuff that creates oxytocin: avocado, figs, watermelon, green tea, spinach, cuddle your dog
Serotonin
It affects many parts of your behaviour and physical functions positively, such as:
Reduces depression
Regulates anxiety
Heals wounds
Stimulates nausea
Maintains bone health
Stuff that creates serotonin: banana, pineapple, nuts and seeds, salmon, eggs, poultry, sunshine
Endorphins
It affects many parts of your behaviour and physical functions positively, such as:
Reduces stress and anxiety
Boosts self esteem
Regulates appetite
Helps dealing with pain in childbirth
Stuff that creates endorphins: strawberries, oranges, grapes, ginseng, nuts and seeds, banana, oranges, laughing
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