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MOOD ALTERING FOOD [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
  • Social Psychology
DEF

A form of "foodaceuticals." Food that you consume for specific emotional benefits : to calm down, be energized, combat depression, gain a "competitive edge."

CONT

A mood food to wake you up, calm you down, give you courage, restore your sense of humor.

OBS

Specific food for mood modifiers: porridge or cereal for breakfast leads to calmer mornings, US tests also show. A high protein, bacon and eggs breakfast makes those over 40 to feel more tense and angry.

Key term(s)
  • mood altering food

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Psychologie sociale

Spanish

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