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The Diet Mood Connection: Learn What Carbs, Protein and Fat Can Do To Your Mood |
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Written by Jeff Behar, MS, MBA
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Nutrient
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Food
Sources
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Neurotransmitter/
Mechanism
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Proposed
Effect
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Protein
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Meat,
Milk, Eggs, Cheese, Fish, Beans
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Dopamine,
Norepinephrine
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Increased
mental alertness, Increased concentration
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Carbohydrate
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Grains,
Fruits, Sugars (natural and processed)
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Serotonin
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Increased
calmness, relaxation
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Fats
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Meats,
Dairy
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Reduced
blood flow to the brain
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Excess
calories in a meal is associated with decreased alertness and concentration
after the meal
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Calories
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All
Foods
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Reduced
blood flow to the brain
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Excess
calories in a meal is associated with decreased alertness and concentration
after the meal
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Nutrition 
