There are many foods that make us awake, happy and relaxed and they call them Happy Food. Today I will show you how you recognize them why they are important and how you can easily bring more of it into your day. You will also find 20 happy foods and their health benefits here. I have selected three simple recipes for you. Try it out and let me know what you think.
What are happy foods?
Happy Food Are foods that make you happy. Not only because they are so tasty. But because they contain very specific fabrics that can lift your mood. These fabrics help your body to form happiness hormones like serotonin. They are also good for your energy, heart and nerves. Often it is very simple things you already know.
Why is Happy Food important to us?
Even with small meals you can feel fitter and more balanced. Our mood often depends on what we eat. Good food ensures that your brain and digestion work well. This helps you with everything you need during the day: thinking, learning, doing sports and you also support healthy sleep.
That’s why Happy Food is worth it:
- It makes you energetic.
- Your mood rises.
- You feel less stressed.
- Your immune system is strengthened.
- You sleep better.
How do you recognize Happy Food?
Discovering Happy Foods is very simple:
- You look fresh. They often have great colors.
- Most of them come directly from nature and are not processed.
- They contain vitamins, good fats, minerals or fiber.
- Probiotics (as in yogurt) are great for your intestine.
- Avoid ready meals and sweets. This often only makes you happy at short notice.
Tipp:
Take a look around the market. What smells delicious? What does it look crunchy? These are mostly the right food. And the more colorful your plate, the better. Eat the rainbow!
The big list: 20 happy foods for you
Here there are 20 foods that make you happy. And you will find out what you do for your health:
| Happy Food | What is healthy about it? |
|---|---|
| Banana | Gives you energy and helps you relax. Contains tryptophan and magnesium. |
| Dark chocolate | Immediately put you in a good mood. Contains fabrics for your happiness hormones. |
| oatmeal | Cause calm nerves and a stable blood sugar. |
| yogurt | Good for your belly and well -being. Has many probiotics. |
| Owner | Strengthen the brain and keep you full for a long time. |
| Almond | Help with stress. Make you up for a long time. |
| Salmon and other fat fish | Also good for the brain and mood-thanks to omega-3 fatty acids. |
| Cashews | Make calm and happy. Good source for important amino acids. |
| Avocado | Even a few pieces give your body healthy fats and many vitamins. |
| Pineapple | Gives freshness and immediately lifts the mood. |
| Chickpeas | Perfect for stomach, intestine and energy. |
| Pumpkin | Help with relaxing and falling asleep. |
| Dates | Sweet power for in between – and good for good sleep. |
| Plum | Support your digestion and the formation of happiness hormones. |
| Soybeans | Give strength, protein and a good mood. |
| Spinach | Delivers strength and nerve strength with many vitamins. |
| Tomato | Protect body and nerves. With a lot of vitamin C and plant substances. |
| Berries | Make up and protect the brain from stress. |
| Sunflower seeds | Small power packs for nerves and muscles. |
| Beans / lenses | Filler -rich, vegetable protein, B-vitamine-> improve the mood by increasing the mirror of important mood-regulating neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and GABA. |
| Kefir / sourkraut | Do your stomach good and make you more balanced. |
Three recipes with happy food from my blog
Do you want to try Happy Food? On letshavebreakfast.de you will find great recipes. Here are three ideas:
- Overnight oats with banana, berries & yogurt
Easily preparing, fills up for a long time and gives power for the day. To the recipe - Oatmeal porridge with banana
Quickly done and full of energy – this also tastes good for children! Here’s a long time - Yogurt for breakfast
Healthy and quick breakfast – just prepare and enjoy! To the yogurt recipes
Tips: How to build Happy Food into your everyday life
- Start colorful: Eat many different foods a day.
- Take time for a Good breakfast – that lifts the mood.
- Do you fancy snacks? Dear nuts, fruit or yogurt instead of chocolate bars.
- Make food for a nice moment a day, even if you have little time.
- Drink enough water. We often feel much better with a glass of water!
Extra tip:
Try a new happy food every day. So it remains exciting and you will find your own favorites.
Happy Food makes life more beautiful!
With small changes while eating, you can feel better every day. Feel free to try my recipes and discover how delicious luck can be! Do you want to find out more? Browse on my blog, there you will find many more ideas about a healthy breakfast. Have fun trying it out and a good appetite!
What else do you have? How do you eat happy? Write to me or leave a comment.
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