They say carbohydrates found in pastas trigger your brain to release a chemical called serotonin. Serotonin is known to make you feel relaxed, calm and less focused and even induces sleep. On the other hand, if you need to be alert nutritionists say you can boost your energy with food high in protein. They include such foods as fish, poultry, meat, cottage cheese and eggs.
Protein food provides an amino acid called tyrosine, which manufactures dopamine and norepinephrine.
They improve reaction time and mental alertness. If you are stressed, stay away from caffeine and instead drink water. Water will keep you from getting dehydrated which is an additional stress on your body. Vitamin C, found in oranges is also a good stress fighter. Finally if you are feeling a little depressed, researchers say to have caffeine or foods rich in folic acid like spinach and orange juice.