SEROTONIN
Serotonin "...regulates mood, appetite, sleep, muscle contraction, and some cognitive functions including memory and learning..." .. http://ow.ly/1CY1x
An imbalance in serotonin levels can influence mood, emotion, sleep and appetite in a way that leads to depression/unhappiness. Foods with a good ratio of serotonin include leafy greens, beans, whole grains, fruits, vegetable, nuts, cottage cheese, eggs, turkey, poultry, chicken liver, black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, dates, spirulina, walnuts, oats, papaya, mangos, banana, melons, oranges, strawberries, leafy greens, lentils, spinach, broccoli, and asparagus.
READING LIST
(1) "Serotonin" by Syd Baumel.
(2) "Secrets of Serotonin: The Natural Hormone That Curbs Food and Alcohol Cravings, Reduces Pain, and Elevates Your Mood" by Carol Hart.
(3) "The Serotonin Power Diet: Use Your Brain's Natural Chemistry to Cut Cravings, Curb Emotional Overeating, and Lose Weight" by Nina Frusztajer Marquis.
(4) "Dealing with Depression Naturally: Alternatives and Complementary Therapies for Restoring Emotional Health" by Syd Baumel.
LINKS
Dopamine Deficiency Symptoms: http://ow.ly/1CY3v
Dopamine Deficiency Treatment: http://ow.ly/1CY3J
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