MOOD FOOD

The broad bean boost

NuTRITIONIST Amanda Hamilton shows how to manage your mood with food . . . BROAD beans — in peak season this month — are bursting with feelgood nutrients.

They contain the compound levodopa, which has been found to increase the amount of dopamine in the brain. This ‘happy hormone’ helps to regulate and lift mood. Studies have shown people with depression have lower dopamine levels.

Plus, broad beans are packed with folate and iron, which support a healthy nervous system and boost energy.