Tom Kerridge has released “Tom Kerridge’s Dopamine Diet: My low-carb, stay-happy way to lose weight” - book.
Cut down on carbs!
Bloomsbury Publishing said:
Most people find it hard to keep to a long-term diet, but this one is different.
The recipes feature ingredients that trigger the release of the 'happy hormone' dopamine in your brain, so it's a diet that will make you feel good!
“Tom's 'dopamine heroes' include dairy products such as double cream and yoghurt, good-quality meats including beef, chicken and turkey, and even chocolate.”
What is the dopamine diet?
Billed as the weight loss regime that boosts mood too, this diet is all about increasing levels of the ‘happy hormone’ dopamine in the brain at the same time as shedding pounds.
There are several different versions of the diet, but all are based around foods that are thought to boost dopamine.
These can include:
Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt
Unprocessed meats such as beef, chicken and turkey
Omega-3 rich fish such as salmon and mackerel
Eggs
Fruit and vegetables, in particular bananas
Nuts such as almonds and walnuts
Dark chocolate
Most versions of the diet recommend avoiding alcohol, caffeine and processed sugar, while some also recommend cutting out or severely restricting starchy carbohydrates.
So what is the science behind the dopamine diet?
Dietitian Emer Delaney explains: