Why is it that on Thanksgiving there aren’t usually any squabbles after the standard turkey dinner? That’s because everyone has just ingested the amino acid tryptophan, a neurotransmitter (a chemical that carries messages from the brain to the body) that is transformed into serotonin, which improves both mood and the ability to sleep.
Tryptophan also assists with metabolism, not just by improving stress levels but also by contributing to the production of niacin, which lowers “bad” cholesterol levels in the blood. Great sources of tryptophan include egg whites, cod, Parmesan cheese, chicken breast, fish, beef tenderloin, and of course, turkey.
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