YOGURT IS A POWERFUL MOOD BOOSTER

New research has  emerged in the realm of  brain-gut connection suggesting that not only does the brain send signals into the gut but the gut also sends signals to the brain.  This means that the foods that you eat  can actually have a powerful effect on your mood.

Yogurt specifically is a powerful mood booster,  For one, the probiotics in yogurt offer mood-boosting benefits.  Eating yogurt encourages the propagation of beneficial, mood -boosting bacteria making it a mood boosting food on a deep level.  It can help to reduce stress and anxiety and improve emotional stability.

Vanilla yogurt in particular can elicit an emotional response that increases happiness.There is a strong emotional response in the brain with certain scents - especially the scent of vanilla.    Many people associate vanilla with comfort, childhood and happiness.

(Care 2 newsletter - Dec '15)