Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Food can make you happy as it can impact your brain chemistry, and hormones produced in your body. Here are some foods that can make you happy.
Lentils They are a good source of tryptophan and provide essential proteins and nutrients. Studies suggest that tryptophan supplementation can increase serotonin levels in the body.
Chickpeas They are rich in tryptophan and also offer a good amount of fibre and protein. Selenium and zinc in chickpeas can help against depression and anxiety.
Cottage Cheese Cottage cheese or paneer is high in protein and tryptophan which can help promote better sleep.
Nuts Nuts like almonds and walnuts are rich in tryptophan and healthy fats.
Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are high in tryptophan and can lead to being an antidepressant.
Milk Milk and dairy products contain tryptophan and can be included in your diet as milk, curd, or buttermilk.
Oats Oats are rich in tryptophan which can help facilitate the production of serotonin in the body.