Can Bad Temper be Caused by Diet?
In life, many people struggle to control their negative emotions, which not only makes it difficult to get along with colleagues and friends, but also confuses their family members and even causes harm. In fact, to a large extent, this is not entirely their fault, but may be due to certain deficiencies and shortcomings in their diet. Using diet to regulate emotions is also a scientific way of eating.
1. Negative energy throughout the body: due to calcium and magnesium deficiency
Many people do not know that our emotions are greatly influenced by nutrients. Among them, the three types of nutrients that have the greatest impact are minerals such as calcium and magnesium, B vitamins, and carbohydrates.
In addition to its role in bones and muscles, calcium is also related to the function of the nervous system. When calcium is deficient, the nervous system becomes overly excited, making it difficult to achieve a state of calmness, patience, and resilience. When infants and young children lack calcium, they often cry incessantly. In adults, the direct emotional response to calcium deficiency is irritability, easy agitation, and a somewhat neurotic behavior. Calcium deficiency can also exacerbate insomnia, as the overexcited nerves cause a flurry of thoughts that make it difficult to fall asleep. When a person has poor sleep, their emotions naturally become filled with negative energy.
Simply supplementing calcium is not enough, as calcium absorption also requires the help of vitamin D. The production of vitamin D is related to exposure to sunlight, and interestingly, sunlight itself can also affect emotions. Countries with insufficient sunlight often have higher suicide rates. So, while supplementing calcium, it is also important to get more sunlight. Especially during the winter when sunlight is scarce and the weather is cold, people are more prone to feelings of depression.
Magnesium is another nutrient that can help combat stress. Adequate intake of magnesium can help resist the rise in blood pressure caused by mental stress and reduce excessive secretion of stress hormones. Therefore, magnesium is also known as the "stress-resistant nutrient". Dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and bananas are all rich sources of magnesium.
2. Inability to feel happy: replenish with B vitamins
Another group of nutrients related to emotions is the B vitamins. There are a total of 8 types of B vitamins, among which vitamins B1, B6, and B12 are involved in regulating mood. The activity of the nervous system relies heavily on the supply of vitamin B1. It has long been known that when there is a deficiency of vitamin B1, the body not only experiences feelings of weakness, loss of appetite, and indigestion, but also exhibits symptoms of depression, delayed reaction, and abnormal sensations in the nervous system. Research also suggests that a lack of vitamin B1 increases the risk of depression in the elderly.
Vitamin B6 is another B vitamin that is relevant to emotions as it is a necessary coenzyme for amino acid metabolism. Many neurotransmitters in the body are derived from amino acids, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are the switches for emotions. One of the symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency is depression.
Vitamin B12 is involved in the synthesis of nerve sheaths. Once deficient, a person may experience a decline in cognitive abilities and spatial impairment.
Modern diets are rich but rarely include grains, potatoes, and beans that are rich in B vitamins. Fried foods and sweet drinks are also commonly consumed, making mild deficiencies in B vitamins more common.
3. Skipping staple foods for weight loss can affect mood
People often have the experience that their reactions before and after a meal are completely different when faced with traffic congestion or difficulties in their work. When the stomach is hungry, people become restless and irritable. After a satisfying meal, they often return to a calm and peaceful state.
People who adopt starvation diets and rarely consume starchy staple foods tend to have a bad temper, unpredictable mood swings, and a lack of patience due to this reason.
Skipping staple foods deprives the nervous system of its favorite source of energy, carbohydrates. At the same time, strict dieting inevitably leads to a significant decrease in the level of nutrient supply, resulting in a severe deficiency of calcium and B vitamins, which further damages the functioning of the nervous system.
Research has shown that carbohydrates can temporarily increase the level of serotonin in the brain. Many women crave foods rich in carbohydrates, such as cakes, pastries, cookies, and candies, when under mental stress, which may be related to this reason.
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4. Take donkey-hide gelatin to relieve "bad moods"
If you frequently experience bad moods for a period of time, in addition to examining whether your daily diet conforms to the dietary structure that makes your mood worse as mentioned above, you can also replenish nutrients targetedly, adjust your diet structure, pay attention to engaging in outdoor physical exercise, maintain an optimistic mindset, and use other methods to help improve your bad mood.
As we all know, donkey-hide gelatin is a solid gelatin made from boiling and concentrating donkey skin, and it is considered one of the "three treasures for nourishment" together with ginseng and deer antler. It has the effects of nourishing yin and blood, and prolonging life. Donkey-hide gelatin moisturizes the skin by replenishing blood, and long-term consumption can make the complexion rosy, the skin delicate and shiny, and improve overall complexion and spirit, naturally improving mood.
In addition, donkey-hide gelatin can enhance resistance, help improve physical fitness, strengthen the body, and invigorate the spirit. Donkey-hide gelatin contains small molecule active peptides, which can enhance memory and improve recognition ability, and has a strong anti-fatigue effect.
Elderly people are particularly suitable for taking donkey-hide gelatin. Donkey-hide gelatin contains collagen, bone collagen, protein, and various trace elements, as well as many amino acids. These are all important nutrients for the body. Donkey-hide gelatin replenishes blood, nourishes tendons, lubricates joints, and enriches bone marrow, spinal cord, and brain marrow, thereby strengthening bones and invigorating the body. Additionally, donkey-hide gelatin is rich in calcium. Through the action of glycinamide, it can promote the absorption and storage of calcium, improve calcium balance in the body, and improve mood disorders caused by calcium deficiency.
【How to Control Temper】
1. Self-encouragement
