00:00 A board-certified psychiatrist explains, "The term 'comfort foods' is code for foods that spike
00:06 your blood sugar and dopamine levels, which can bring a quick temporary sense of relief when
00:11 you're feeling upset, anxious or overwhelmed. However, be warned, these foods are the ones
00:16 that drive that emotional discomfort in the first place." Some foods do contain mood-regulating
00:22 properties. HuffPost reports the chief medical advisor at Sleepopolis saying, "Consuming foods
00:28 high in tryptophan may contribute to increased serotonin levels in the brain to have a positive
00:34 effect on depression and loneliness. Nuts and red meat are two of the foods that are richest
00:39 in this. Many foods also bring joy by association." The site reiterates, "The parallel between our
00:46 state of mind and what we eat is a very delicate one that isn't as easy to define by diet alone."
