30 foods that make you happy

LIQUORICE
Liquorice root contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that inhibits the breakdown of cortisol, a hormone that helps the body deal with stress. It also contains isoflavones, used to treat the symptoms of depression. It’s also known to keep you regular – and that’s got to make you happy.

Photo by Peter Thiedeke Jun 17, 2010

30 foods that make you happy

Ian Marber, founder of The Food Doctor Clinic in London, serves you up a varied platter of joyous morsels.