Stress roadblock

You feel anxious, shaky, sweaty and light headed. Latest evidence suggests that a deficiency of ‘happy hormone’ dopamine can make you feel more stressed and depressed. it also increases food cravings.

What to eat

Your body creates dopamine by breaking down the amino acid tyrosine. eating eggs, fish, fruit, meat, nuts, seeds, veg and spices will help to improve your mood and regulate your appetite. Fruit apples, bananas, blueberries, grapes, oranges, papaya, strawberries and watermelon are all high in tyrosine. Grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range pork, chicken and turkey are all good sources of tyrosine. as well as its mood boosting properties, dopamine stimulates your metabolism. Pecans, hazelnuts, fish and eggs are good sources of calming B vitamins, for a healthy nervous system. avoid processed foods, refined carbs, sugar, caffeine and alcohol.