Lifelog Technology Co., Ltd.
Let’s blow away May sickness with happy hormones! “Food that makes you happy” that promotes “serotonin” secretion
40% of users lack protein, which is essential for secreting happy hormones ……
Lifelog Technology Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shigeyuki Tanahashi, hereinafter referred to as the Company), which develops and provides the diet, exercise, and weight management application (hereinafter referred to as app) “Calomil”, is attracting attention for its prevention of May disease. We conducted a survey on awareness and intake of protein, which is essential for the secretion of the happy hormone “serotonin.” In addition, in order to help you live a healthy life both physically and mentally, Calomill registered dietitian, who is also the “people inside” of Calomilu’s official SNS, will teach you about “meals that will make you happy” that will help prevent May disease.
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●Be careful in your new life! May disease
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There are many things that I’m not used to, and stress gradually builds up, and I often push myself too hard without realizing it. Around May, one month after starting your new life, you may start to experience physical and mental symptoms such as feeling sluggish, getting tired easily, losing motivation, thinking pessimistically, having trouble sleeping well, and losing your appetite. may appear. This is commonly called “May disease.”
It is said that “regulating your body’s rhythm,” “moderate exercise,” “devoting yourself to hobbies,” and “confiding in your worries” are effective ways to prevent May disease. This time, from the health management app “Calomil” that supports everyone’s health, we would like to give you some tips on eating habits to prevent May disease and live a healthy life both physically and mentally. ●Let’s blow away May sickness with the happy hormone “serotonin”
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For the secretion of serotonin, intake of tryptophan and vitamin B6, which are necessary to synthesize serotonin, is important.
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and is found in large amounts in dairy products, soybean products, and nuts, but if you only ingest tryptophan, it will not be absorbed efficiently. It is important to consume high-quality protein that provides a well-balanced intake of the nine essential amino acids, including tryptophan.
For essential amino acids, there is an index called amino acid value that measures the balance with protein, and it is said that the closer to 100 points, the better. Foods with an amino acid value of 80 or higher include milk, eggs, meat (cow, pork, chicken), seafood (salmon, horse mackerel, shrimp, clams), and soybean products.
Also, vitamin B6, which is also essential for serotonin secretion, is a nutrient required when ingested tryptophan becomes serotonin. Therefore, it is recommended to take it together with tryptophan. It is found in large amounts in lean fish, fillet, fillet, chicken fillet, and other low-fat meats, and in plant-based foods such as bananas, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, and brown rice.
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Prevent May disease by eating a well-balanced diet rich in
high-quality protein and vitamin B6, doing moderate exercise such as muscle training and walking, and sunbathing!
●I want to consume high-quality protein! …However, in reality, many people are deficient in protein on a daily basis.
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According to a questionnaire survey conducted among 1,122 Calomil users in August 2023, just under 80% (77%) of responding users cited “protein” as a nutrient that they consciously check their intake.
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Additionally, in a survey of protein intake among Calomil users conducted in 2022, it was found that approximately 40% (39%) of responding users did not meet the target amount of protein for their daily energy intake. . These survey results show that even though people are conscious of consuming enough protein on a daily basis, they still struggle when it comes to actually consuming it.
●Taught by that “Calomil registered dietitian”! “Food that makes you happy” that promotes “serotonin” secretion
Calomil registered dietitian, who is also the “inside person” of Calomil’s official SNS, will teach you about “food that makes you happy” that promotes serotonin secretion according to your dietary style to prevent “May disease”!
1. For those who tend to lack protein at breakfast… ~Breakfast that will make you happy~
2. For those of you who tend to eat out or eat at convenience stores for lunch… ~Toppings with ingredients that will make you happy for your everyday lunch~
3. For those of you who can’t help but reach for the treats… ~Happy snack time without holding back~
1. For those of you who tend to lack protein at breakfast… ~Breakfast that will make you happy~
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There are many people who don’t have time in the morning and want to do something simple… If you like bread that is easy to eat, we recommend adding banana or milk! Bananas in particular are a versatile food that contains both tryptophan and vitamin B6, which promote the secretion of serotonin.
If you like Japanese food, add natto or tamagoyaki. It is an ingredient with an amino acid value of 100, including tryptophan, so it quickly transforms into a well-balanced meal. In addition, it’s a good idea to keep easy-to-eat protein sources on hand, such as salad chicken and boiled eggs.
2. For those of you who tend to eat out or eat at convenience stores for lunch…~Toppings with ingredients that will make you happy for your everyday lunches~
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Udon, Chinese noodles, and spaghetti, which are standard lunch ingredients, have an amino acid value of around 50, so add toppings or small bowls to increase the amino acid value.
(for example…)
・Udon → Egg and wakame udon
・Ramen → Chicken ham and boiled egg toppings
・Peperoncino → Japanese-style whitebait pasta, etc.
3. For those of you who can’t help but reach for the treats… ~Happy snack time without holding back~
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A snack that you can’t help but reach for when you’re feeling hungry. Instead of holding back, let’s make a little effort and enjoy happy snack time!
Sweets made from wheat such as biscuits and sweet breads have a low amino acid value of around 60, so why not try replacing them with dairy products, soybean products, and nuts as products that contain a lot of tryptophan?
・When you want to snack → sweet chestnuts, nuts
・When you want to take a break with a drink → Soy products such as soy milk, dairy products such as milk
・On an empty stomach → Yogurt, banana, etc.
By using Calomil, you can easily and easily see the nutritional balance of your energy intake, protein, fat, and carbohydrates, as well as the intake of vitamin B6 and more!
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Furthermore, if you use Calomil’s paid service “Premium Plan”, you can register “My Menu” by combining ingredients that match your recipes. Simply register the “meals that make you happy” that are perfect for you in “My Menu,” and you can easily record them with one tap.
Why not take this opportunity to use Calomil to prevent May disease through your diet?
About the health management app “Calomil”
[Video 2: https://prtimes.jp/api/movieim.php?url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5D8o4D4TiA] This is a diet, exercise, and weight management app. Regarding food records, you can record your daily meals with a single photo, and the nutritional value is automatically determined and registered using AI (artificial intelligence) image analysis technology. In addition to calories, you can also calculate and record 28 types of nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrates, salt, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, so you can manage your health not only with diet but also with nutritional balance in mind. . In addition to recording meals, it also has functions to manage exercise and vital signs, realizing “total health management.” The number of members has exceeded 3.3 million (as of April 2024).
About Lifelog Technology Co., Ltd.
https://calomeal.com/
A healthcare-related technology company comprised of registered dietitians, engineers, data scientists, and artificial intelligence researchers. Since our founding in February 2016, we have been developing and operating the healthcare app “Calomil” with two locations in Tokyo and Miyazaki, as well as staff working remotely from all over the country. In addition to developing our own apps, we also conduct joint research on health management and dietary habits with companies in various industries, universities, medical research institutions, and others, and launch new services.
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