Mood food at the Mayday bar

Mood Food

Mood Food secrets

secret tip:

Are you furious about something? Then eat foods with lots of crunch when you bite into them, such as crispbread. It alleviates tension and calms you down.

Mood Food menu

Spicy roll with beef tartare, soy bean sprouts and tahini dip

Emotions can quickly change our eating habits and food choices. Very intense emotions tend to suppress appetite. Negative emotions such as every-day stress and troubles increase the desire for sugary and fatty foods in particular.

Marinated salmon with salicornia, pickled rhubarb and Habanero oil

The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon act as miracle weapons against high blood lipid levels and help to prevent cardiovascular disease. They also stabilise the psyche.

Grilled sepia with yellow curry, rambutan and beans

The amino acid tryptophan is needed to produce the feel-good hormone serotonin. It is therefore considered to be a „relaxation molecule“ that brightens our mood. That‘s why we need more tryptophan during times of stress. Foods rich in tryptophan include fish and beans.

Raspberry foam with lemongrass-tapioka and coriander ice cream

Lemongrass is used in many Asian countries to prepare thirst-quenching tea drinks. Drinking enough of it prevents poor concentration and tension headaches.

Iced juniper tea with orange and tonic water

The stomach contains more nerves than almost any other organ. It‘s therefore not surprising that it rebels in stressful situations! Studies have shown that a well-chosen diet can reduce anxiety, promote mental well-being and help us fall asleep.

Spicy nut-yoghurt-smoothie with Red Bull Cola

Cola is stimulating, energy-boosting and mood-enhancing. Nuts contain lots of calcium and magnesium, two minerals that are important for healthy nerves. Yoghurt helps to ensure smooth digestion, even in times of stress.