There has always been a correlation between food and happiness. Some people eat to feel better, some people simply understand that eating makes them feel good, although they won’t specifically seek out that ‘high’. Some people find that one food boosts their mood, whereas others find it’s something else. So, although scientists know that food can make us feel great (and not so great), exactly which foods do this is still being determined. Although to some extent it seems as though different foods affect people in different ways, there are some foods that are universally good for improving your mood and making you feel happy. Here are some of them. Remember, though, they should all be eaten in moderation, as too much of anything is bad for you. Dark Chocolate All chocolate will make us feel good thanks to the sugars within it – not to mention the fact that it tastes good, which lights up the reward system in the brain and sends out serotonin (the happy hormone) into the body. However, if you are choosing a particular type of chocolate that will benefit you more than others, dark chocolate is the answer; it contains antioxidants and reduces the […]