• May 6, 2024

Excess work, some bad news, friends in trouble, financial adjustments, unforeseen at home, in short, there are times when it is enough to hear an inappropriate comment to let us fall into the hands of grief and sadness.
 

Adriana Ortemberg, author of the book "La cocina de la felicidad" , from Editorial Urano, explains that this is because the neurons they communicate with each other through neurotransmitters , which have specific functions.

Of the levels of these neurotransmitters depends our ability to concentrate, emotional balance, motivation, mental clarity, sexual desire, etc., as well as irritability, depression, sadness, lack of memory and hypoactivity.

In addition, the author explains, all neurotransmitters they have precursors; that is, substances that allow them to "make", an example is sugars.

It is true that a delicious ball of French vanilla ice cream or a piece of white chocolate with walnut is a real gift for our palate, that for their nutritional contribution, they give us that pat of cheer up what do we need.

However, there are also some 'natural antidepressants ', Such as bananas, lettuce, pineapple, eggs, fresh cheese, dates, avocado and turkey, which due to their colors provide relief from sight, but also, if combined with some protein , infuse the energy to get ahead in those moments of discouragement.

In fact, when preparing a cocktail is good advice that do not miss some of the following colors : yellow, red and orange Therefore, the author shares a simple recipe to prepare a delicious dish that helps to revive us in the middle of the morning, or as a snack:

Fruit salad of the Sun

Ingredients : 1 mango, 1 papaya, 3 peaches, half pineapple, 2 bananas, 4 oranges, 4 leaves of Luisa or fresh mint.

Preparation

Peel, clean and cut all the fruits into slices and / or slices, in addition to squeezing the juice from the oranges. Then mix them in a large bowl with the juice and cut the fresh herb leaves into strips and add them. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. So that you do not lose vitamins, it is better to prepare it with little time in advance.

"The important thing is that you can create happiness in the kitchen. Not only because eating is a rewarding act in itself, but also because, according to the love that is put in the act of cooking, it is transmitted to food. "

In this way, if we think of pleasant things or put music while cooking, we will create a positive energy that will finally end up in what we serve at the table, "the author concludes.

"The principle of being patient is to start with oneself." bojorge@teleton.org.mx

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