Banana (smile vs) Depression

Cheer yourself up and put a smile on your face by eating a banana.  The popular fruit contains a protein called trytophan.  Once it has been digested, trytophan gets converted into a chemical neurotransmitter called serotonin. This is one of the most important modd regulating chemicals in the brain and most anti-depressant drugs work by adjusting serotonin production. Higher levels are associated with better moods.*