Eat, think, be merry.
Life can be that easy.
Feed a brain with the right mix of carbohydrates, fats and protiens say, a bowl of oatmeal and egg-white omelet with veggies and your mind will be razor sharp and awash in a sea of happy hormones. Go for the quick fix a doughnut or a bowl of Frosted Flakes and spend the day on an emotional roller coaster guaranteed to leave you tired and ticked off. You d need a medical degree to comprehend the complex interactions of digestion, hormones and blood chemistry. Food has a tremendous impact on our moods, explained Dr. Michael Hirt, a Tarzana physician who specializes in nutrition. The sugar increases serotonin levels in the brain, and serotonin is the feel-good hormone.