According to a recent study from the University of Maryland Medical Center, ice cream contains tryptophan , an amino acid that calms us down and reduces aggressiveness, increasing the production of serotonin (the wellness hormone). This helps fight stress, relax and sleep better.
On the other hand, Jane Jakubczak, a dietician at the University of Maryland, has shown that we choose certain foods according to our mood, guided by what is known as "emotional appetite." When we're happy, we tend to go for a large grilled steak or pizza; the feeling of sadness prompts us to eat ice cream and cookies ; and in the face of boredom, we tend to gorge ourselves on french fries.
