Tom Kerridge's Dopamine Diet: My low-carb, stay-happy way to lose weight

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Big eaters will feel comforted by the fact that calories are not restricted - however the times when you can eat your food is. That version of the dopamine diet is essentially a low carb, high protein eating protocol, that might lead to short-term weight loss. As a downside, it cuts out important product groups which can make it difficult to create a balanced, nutritionally rich diet and sustainable, healthy reduction in weight. Additionally, due to high protein content, it might not be suitable for certain medical conditions. The takeaway However, more significant changes in eating patterns like increasing or cutting out certain food groups should always be run past your doctor and ideally implemented with advice from a nutrition specialist. At the end of the day, making sure your daily menu is balanced and your nutrient needs are met are some of the healthiest ways to encourage a happy brain. Using a stand mixer, or electric hand whisk and bowl, whisk the egg whites and erythritol to stiff peaks. Fold in the ground flaxseed, ground almonds, baking powder and salt. Work until the dough is evenly combined and forms a ball.

TOM KERRIDGE’S DOPAMINE DIET (2017) - TOM KERRIDGE

To cook the beans, melt the butter in a pan over a medium-high heat. Add a good splash of water and some salt and pepper. Tip in the green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until they are just tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the yoghurt and chopped mint. Most people link certain vitamins and minerals with the health of our brain and the nervous system like magnesium, B vitamins and omega 3s. It’s hugely important to realise that what we eat can also impact our ability to create neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. In an everyday scenario, dopamine is involved to keep us motivated, focused and productive. It's been dubbed the feel-good chemical and for a good reason, it’s responsible for the one feeling we all long for - happiness.The dopamine diet has recently been a big hit in the mainstream media thanks to celebrity chef Tom Kerridge’s book of the same title. Whilst it’s definitely a good thing to bring awareness to the subject, the downside is that it focuses almost exclusively on weight loss as the main goal. The diet limits carbohydrate consumption to 90g per day and promotes the intake of lean protein from unprocessed meats, eggs and dairy, healthy fats and tyrosine-rich foods. Heat a good splash of oil in a large flameproof casserole over a medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with a little salt then fry them two at a time until deeply and evenly coloured. Don't hurry the process - searing the meat properly helps to create that deep, delicious flavour. Drain off the rendered fat. Set the lamb shanks aside.

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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! Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas 6. Place the lamb mince in a large roasting tin and roast, stirring three of four times to break up the mince, for 35-40 minutes until dark brown. It should look like instant coffee granules. Bake the merguez sausages in another roasting tin, alongside the lamb, for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.There are more of them that will embrace and understand it, and probably join you on the journey than you think. If I can do it, anyone can do it. I'm no different to anybody else. I just decided I needed to do something, and that's the difference."