Dietary regulation of mood: Say goodbye to irritability and eat your way to a good mood

In the workplace, people with "fiery" personalities like Xiao Wang are not uncommon. They have bad tempers, are prone to emotional outbursts, and often fly into a rage over trivial matters, showing no regard for the feelings of others. Modern life is fast-paced and stressful, making it easy to get irritable and short-tempered. However, work is a crucial part of life; most people spend at least 30 years of their lives working, making it almost unavoidable for everyone. For working men, the pressure is often even greater, as they need to support their families and prove their worth through their work. This is why working men are often more prone to exhibiting irritability and anger. Fortunately, scientists have discovered a close link between a person's emotions and their daily diet.

For example, eating too much oily food can make people irritable because it affects the production of certain chemicals in the brain, leading to mood instability. Conversely, eating too little staple food can cause low mood because the carbohydrates in staple foods help maintain the production of "happy hormones" in the brain, promoting emotional stability and optimism. While sweets can induce optimism, excessive consumption is also not advisable. Instead, try satisfying your sweet cravings with fruits such as apples, oranges, cherries, strawberries, watermelons, pineapples, and blackberries, which can bring you a good mood.

In addition, there are several nutrients that promote happiness, such as Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin C, calcium, selenium, etc. Therefore, working men who are prone to anger can eat more foods rich in these nutrients.

In modern society, busy working men face immense pressure, making it easy for them to "overdraw" their health. Many working men suffer from "sub-health" conditions such as deep fatigue, insomnia, headaches, and difficulty concentrating. What can they do? Drink a bag of milk every day. If they can maintain this routine long-term, not only will their energy levels increase, but they will also reduce their risk of obesity, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and embolism. Researchers have also found that men who drink milk regularly not only have better physiques but also more physical strength.

"I'm sorry to have lived this long!" This is how 111-year-old Tomotoki Tanaka from Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, said with his unique humor during an interview. Tanaka was once awarded a Guinness World Record certificate as the world's oldest living person. When asked about his secrets to longevity, Tanaka said his secrets were very simple: he doesn't drink alcohol, never smokes, and, most importantly, he drinks milk every day.

Coincidentally, the Nobel laureate and Russian food expert Metchnikoff also conducted research on longevity. He heard of a famous longevity village in Bulgaria-Moslian-and decided to visit it. He found that the villagers were not particularly special, but they all had a long-standing habit of drinking yogurt and eating dairy products such as yogurt, and there were many centenarians in the village.

Milk contains a variety of essential nutrients, such as protein, calcium, milk fat, lactose, and vitamins. The quality and quantity of these nutrients are in a very suitable ratio for human needs, and their absorption and utilization rates are also very high. Therefore, milk is hailed as "the closest thing to a perfect food in nature".

For working men, milk offers many unique benefits. For example, many working men have a smoking habit, and cigarettes play a significant role whether they are working late, relaxing, needing to stay alert, or socializing. However, according to a university survey, 31.7% of smokers with chronic bronchitis never drink milk; while less than 20% of smokers who drink milk daily suffer from bronchitis. This is because the vitamin A in milk can protect the tracheal walls, making them less prone to inflammation. Working men who are frequently exposed to alcohol can also benefit from milk, as the phospholipids in milk can form a thick hydrophobic layer on the gastric mucosa, thus resisting the erosion of the gastric mucosa by alcohol. Furthermore, milk contains abundant vitamins A and B, as well as the mineral calcium, which is very beneficial for eyesight and can effectively combat radiation. Therefore, it is especially important for working men who frequently use computers to drink milk regularly.

So, having discussed so many benefits of milk, when is the best time to drink it? Before bed, of course. This is because after midnight, the calcium level in the blood gradually decreases. To maintain stable blood calcium levels, the parathyroid gland secretes hormones that cause some calcium salts from bone tissue to dissolve into the bloodstream. However, over time, this can be a contributing factor to osteoporosis. Drinking milk before bed allows the calcium in the milk to be slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, ensuring that blood calcium levels are replenished and balanced throughout the night. Furthermore, milk has a sleep-inducing effect, making a warm glass of milk before bed a good way for working men to relieve stress.