Is the answer to happiness actually hidden in the food that we consume, each and every day?

Posted by: Rainbow

15th Jun 2011 12:16pm

Whilst many health authorities preach the benefits of consuming an organic diet, practically speaking, this just isn't an option for many households with prices being exceedingly higher than that of standard produce. It seems people these days wouldn't falter at getting a loan for a fancy car, new boat or a huge TV, yet when it comes to fuel for the body, spending more money on a higher quality of produce just doesn’t appeal. Is there not a direct relationship between food and our mood? If we eat well, we feel well, right? By introducing this simple concept into our lives, surely we’ll have more energy, a positive outlook and new found tools to assist our brains in working more efficiently and productively. In turn, this will enable us to make more money, thus allowing us to buy the big cars and the new boats! Is it a catch 22? Perhaps we have it all wrong…

BaileyBoo

16th Jun 2011 07:04am

Maybe right... for some. But it is not food alone that leads to happiness. The food we eat takes a big role in our mood as it contributes to our energy levels and health. Energy level helps us get into more exercise (which releases those happy endorphins). But while the right food an exercise may be all that is needed for some to get that general happy disposition, there are plenty of people for which food and exercise helps, but it does not end there. For some people a state of happiness is simple to get to, they are born with a chemical make up that gives them a naturally happy disposition. Happiness can be affected by old and recent events.Happiness is complicated.
The foods that are out there now are full of chemicals that have differing affects on different people. Some people will be allergic to some of these chemicals and not even know. Look at gluten allergy or intolerance, finding this sort of thing out can change someones life. Their health improves by eliminating that food type and in turn they become happier. While it may not only be a food intolerance affecting there mood, finding out and eliminating it will certainly improve their life in that area.
Simple techniques like 'living in the present' that the book called 'The Present' teach, can have a huge effect on someone ability to be happy, and this is unrelated to the food we eat. Although happier people may choose to improve their diet as a result.
The topic of happiness is far reaching and, as said, complicated beyond food/diet alone.

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