Have you started to feel a little down? Has your mood started to suffer recently? If so it could be down to the foods you are eating. You may not know this but the foods you eat can have a significant impact on how you feel. That's why today I am going to be providing you with a list of four mood boosting foods.
1) DARK CHOCOLATE:- Most people enjoy eating chocolate because of its taste but few of these are aware of its mood boosting properties. Dark chocolate contains an ingredient called phenylethylamine which has a strong influence over your mood. On top of this it increases the levels of serotonin in your body which has a key role in regulating your mood and helps you avoid depression.
2) NUTS:- Nuts are a fantastic healthy snack food and contain high levels of fibre, healthy fats and protein. They can also help improve your mood because they contain high levels of omega 3 fatty acids. Research suggests that eating foods which contain omega 3 fatty acids increases the amount of grey matter in the part of the brain linked with mood. Other studies have also suggested that people who have low blood levels of omega 3s will have a poorer outlook on life.
3) TEA:- This popular hot drink is a fantastic way to boost your mood. Not only does sitting down for a cup of tea allow you to have a short break and relax your mind but it can also improve your mood. Research suggests that the ingredients in tea can help you recover from stress faster and reduce the levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) in your blood.
4) SALMON:- Salmon has a number of health benefits and most health sources suggest that you eat at least two portions of fish a week. However, it is also a fantastic mood booster being rich in both omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D. As discussed above omega 3s can boost your mood in a number of ways. Vitamin D also helps control your mood by increasing your serotonin levels.
As you can see the ingredients in the foods you eat can have a major influence over your mood. Not only are all the foods listed in this article healthy but they can all help improve your mood too. Therefore, if you feel your mood could do with a boost then start adding one or more of the above foods to your diet today.
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