Both scientific research and personal experiences are proving, without a doubt, that there is a connection between what we eat and how we think and act – hence the saying “you are what you eat”. This happy-food-to-happy-mood relationship is bridged by “happy” neurotransmitters in our bodies. Just think of “happy” neurotransmitters as the money-orders from your out of town parents that are speedily delivered on highway by FedEx to you. Receiving the money-orders solves your credit card overdue and that makes you really happy! Put it in the context of biology, neurotransmitters are messengers that relay sensations and actions along…
The Science Creative Quarterly
By jerrywong
Jerry is a graduate student working towards his MSC with time torn between UBC classrooms and St. Paul’s hospital. Residing in beautiful British Columbia, he enjoys the powder on Whistler every winter, and international cuisine offerings right on his doorstep. Jerry takes great pride and dedication in his work, where successful experiment results can make his day. To those who know him well, Jerry is a lab-monkey, who loves his bananas!