Here’s one easy way to help avoid conflict and strife in your interactions with others: When you eat your three square meals a day, don’t skimp on the meats and cheeses.
Those foods contain high levels of the amino acid tryptophan, which the body needs to produce the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain that plays a role in regulating mood, aggression and social behavior. In a new study, test subjects with high serotonin levels responded less aggressively while making emotionally charged financial decisions in a test known as the ultimatum game.
