Food can affect your mood

Most often, if not always, people turn to food when they are feeling down or just stressed out. While bingeing on comfort food is not a very good idea, eating the right kind of food is actually a great and effective one. After all, the right foods can actually change your brain chemistry and give you a sense of calm and happiness. How is that possible?

The answer lies on brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals are sent by the brain to different parts of the body to induce certain reactions. Some of these chemicals are responsible for our moods and it just so happens that the compounds needed to produce the mood-lifting neurotransmitters are found in food. So if you long for a quick boost, check out the infographic above to find out which food can lift your mood.