Low carb snacks are easily digestible and will cause tryptophan in your blood to enter the brain, where it is metabolized into serotonin. Elevated serotonin will improve your mood within 20 to 30 minutes.

Whole wheat bread sandwich

A slice of whole wheat bread smeared with mint chutney(optional) and topped with a slice of cucumber, tomato and onion is the best bet to pep up your mood on a dull afternoon.

Easy to make ‘Chick pea sundal’

1. Soak 2 cups of chickpeas over night.

2. Wash and drain carefully, then cook for about an half an hour to 40 minutes in adequate water until the chick peas become soft enough for you to squash between two fingers.

3. Add necessary salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve yourself in a small 50ml cup.

Make sure that your stomach is empty and that you eat no protein between meals. These snacks can be had about 3 or 4 hours after each meal and about 1 hour before your next one.