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Top 15 Mood Enhancing Foods

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Top 15 Mood

Enhancing Foods

Cherries & BerriesBerries stuffed with anti-oxidants promote positive energy.

Besides being an anti-oxidant rich fruit, cherries also contain complex melatonin that is essential for a healthy dose of sleep.

Chicken & TurkeyConsume them to increase the intake of amino acid tryptophan.

The body uses tryptophan to produce serotonin and melatonin - the “happy hormones”.

Leafy Greens- Spinach & Swiss Chard

High in folic acid.Reduces anxiety and depression.

The Vitamin B and magnesium content helps to fight stress.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Consuming omega 3 fatty acids makes you less prone to depression and mood swings.

Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits provide an immediate burst of Vitamin C and keep the flow of oxygen to the brain uninterrupted…

…thus making us happy and relaxed.

Brazil NutsStudies show increased depression, irritability, anxiety and tiredness in people with low selenium levels.

Eating a few Brazil nuts (one of the best sources of selenium) will help you to improve your mood.

Whole wheat

With the help of the fiber in whole wheat foods, the body absorbs carbs slowly.

In this way, the serotonin level is kept steady and you feel more tranquil.

Banana

It is rich in magnesium…and

•Reduces anxiety•Promotes sleep•Makes you calm•Reduces stress

Milk

It is a rich source of vitamins A and B, calcium, carbohydrate, magnesium, phosphate…the list goes on!

Anxiety and depression is decreased to a large extent when milk is consumed.

LentilsThey are complex carbohydrates.

They increase the brain’s production of the “feel-good” neurotransmitter- serotonin.

WaterIt keeps us hydrated.

And when we are hydrated we concentrate more and feel less fatigued.

Vitamin D

…They also enhance memory and increase the level of the “happy hormone” serotonin.

Not only is depression cured by Vitamin D containing foods…

Dark Chocolate

With dark chocolate, there will be an instant boost in the concentration level and mood.

It makes you feel more vibrant and energized.

Oysters & Mussels

Mussels are loaded with some of the highest naturally occurring levels of brain-protecting vitamin B12.

Loaded with zinc, they keep the brain healthy.They also elevate our mood.

Honey

Honey is packed with beneficial compounds like quercetin and kaempferol.

It leads to a healthy brain functioning.