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

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There are so many different diets and so many things that appeal to so many different people," he says, in his distinctive Gloucestershire burr. "This diet is high-protein led, and might not suit somebody else. Spoon the cauliflower topping evenly over the lamb and sausage mixture. Stand the dish on an oven tray and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the meat mixture is bubbling and the topping is starting to brown. Serve immediately. Eat regular meals. This will prevent a sudden swing in hormones and help regulate your appetite. It also reduces the chance of overeating in the evening.

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Over three years, I lost eleven stone and devised my own low-carb diet regime built around ingredients that are known to trigger the release of dopamine, the ‘happy hormone’ in your brain. So, what could you be doing to give your dopamine levels a boost? 1. Eat more dopamine-boosting foods I think we did, but we’re coming out of it. More people are understanding the provenance, history and heritage of food. And from Sainsbury’s magazine to Great British Menu to farmers’ markets, people are being encouraged to realise food isn’t just a source of fuel, but of entertainment and enjoyment. When I was 18, we used to hang around a park smoking and drinking. Now, 18-year-olds are wandering around with a gym bag and a protein shake. What they’re doing is so different. I don’t think it’s a fad – it’s through knowledge. Place a large heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and add a good splash of oil. Add the onions and garlic and sauté, stirring from time to time, until softened, about 10–15 minutes.The warrior diet plan encourages followers to break a lot of weight loss rules - including eating breakfast. The diet plan only allows you to eat in the evenings but promises a lean body and high muscle tone. Dug out my old waterproof trousers to take the dogs for a walk in the rain. Think I need a new pair!! These are now massive!! I look like a superhero in reverse! 😂😂 #lowcarb #dopaminediet

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The good news is, there is a lot we can do to impact how we feel and improve our brain function. Eating whole foods, a nutritious diet and implementing positive lifestyle habits will positively impact the production of neurotransmitters and can give us a boost we all need, especially right now. He dropped an incredible 12 stone and – with some wobble along the way – has mostly managed to maintain the willpower to keep it off since. Drain off any liquid from the tomato plate. Scatter the mozzarella, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes and chilli over the tomatoes.

Interestingly, dopamine consumed in foods will not cross the blood-brain barrier and will have zero effect on dopamine levels in the brain.

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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. Hryhorczuk C, Florea M, Rodaros D, et al. Dampened Mesolimbic Dopamine Function and Signaling by Saturated but not Monounsaturated Dietary Lipids. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2016;41(3):811-821. doi:10.1038/npp.2015.207He’s appeared on several top TV shows including the Great British Menu, MasterChef and Saturday Kitchen.