Eating Peanut Butter Could Give Same Happiness As Spooning

Eating peanut butter could give the same happiness as spooning according to Metro. We’ve heard that what we eat can affect our mood. Psychologist Emma Kenny explains that certain foods have the power to give us an instant serotonin boost. This time of year, people may be feeling down or dealing with seasonal affective disorder. As it turns out eating a spoonful of peanut butter could offer a surprising mood boost.

Kenny shares that peanut butter contains tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps the body produce more serotonin, a “happy hormone.” She says that eating a small amount of it could instantly make people feel better. Even just one teaspoon of the popular spread could give the same dose of happiness as spooning someone in bed for 30 seconds! Hey now! Who know? Eating peanut butter could give the same happiness as spooning!

According to a recent study on happiness habits that Kenny was involved in, even the way people eat their food can affect how happy they feel. And 43% of study participants found that spooning peanut butter directly from the jar made them feel as good as a quick cuddle with a partner. “We instinctively know that spooning with someone makes us feel better.” Kenny explains. “But what is interesting from the research is finding out the quantity and quality of spooning required to feel good. Either spend a half a minute of spooning with someone. Or eat a spoonful of peanut butter. They both provide that serotonin boost that we all need.”