10 foods that help increase the feeling of pleasure and well-being. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCaseSome foods stimulate the production of serotonin, a hormone that generates a feeling of pleasure and happiness, and provide essential nutrients for the body. Furthermore, they also play a crucial role in emotional balance. Therefore, Dr. Paulo Lessa, doctor and CEO of Instituto Lessa, lists foods to promote health and well-being! . Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase1. Banana In addition to being delicious, bananas are rich in tryptophan, an amino acid precursor to serotonin. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase2. Dark chocolate Yes, it’s true! Chocolate can improve mood. It has tryptophan and can release endorphins, providing us with sensations of pleasure. Give preference to those that are bitter or semi-bitter. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase3. Avocado Considered a superfood, it is rich in healthy fats and tryptophan, helping to keep the brain in balance. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase4. Walnuts Excellent sources of omega 3, walnuts can increase serotonin production and improve mood. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase5. Green leafy vegetables Spinach, kale and other leafy vegetables are rich in magnesium, which plays an important role in mood regulation. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase6. Fish Choose those richest in omega 3, such as salmon, sardines and tuna. All of them are excellent choices for raising serotonin. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase7. Sunflower seeds They are full of tryptophan and can help improve mood. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase8. Berries Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are rich in antioxidants that can boost brain function. . Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase9. Pepper In addition to helping to control weight, pepper helps reduce stress and depression and stimulates the production of endorphins, the hormone responsible for the feeling of euphoria. . Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase10. Oats Rich in tryptophan, oats help release serotonin which, when at high levels, helps fight depression and insomnia. Photo: Reproduction: EdiCase
