Did you know there is emerging research establishing a strong relationship between what we eat and our level of joy and contentment? Yes, and some are calling them Happy Foods! Some of these Happy Foods increase serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in mood and emotional health. According to a 2020 article in Frontiers in Psychiatry, low intakes of dietary protein were associated with an increased risk for depression compared to those with normal protein intake. For optimal feel-good neurotransmitter production, you need to fuel your body and brain with small amounts of high biological quality protein. These are foods that contain all 20 amino acids in the proper amounts.

Chicken is one of these foods. And Oliver’s serves it up this Friday with their Smothered Chicken entrée. So, come on and get happy...this Friday at Oliver’s!