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…

Anonymous

16th Jun 2011 08:12am

I'm not sure if it is a placebo effect or real, but I do feel better when I eat organic and homemade foods.
I also find that organic fruit and vege are often more flavourful. Same with NZ grown vs. Imported.

I do believe that hapiness and food are quite strongly linked.
Eating vegetarian and organic foods make me feel happier and healthier even if nutritionally they are not always. however the same also applies with eating cakes and hot chips, they do make you feel good, satisfied.

Many people will also notice that their appetite increases or decreases in relation to their stress sad/happiness levels. I personally know that I cannot eat when I am sad or stressed. But when I am happy find it easy to consume more than I require. Food is about relationships a lot too, we eat socially quite often, but when alone I know I don't have the interest in cooking a nice meal just for myself.

Happiness can be in the food we choose to eat, better fuel = feeling better, but we can also find happiness in food. Comfort, stress release, companionship when eating with others....

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