So honestly
you can’t read this blog with any consistency and not know how much I love food
(unless this is literally your first time stopping by – thanks btw). Eating is no doubt one of my favorite
things. Most of the time I try to eat
healthy, but I’m also human and that is not always the case. Of course we’re not always in the best mood
when we eat either (thanks to hunger), but I’ve noticed there are certain foods
that put me in a good mood. So I went
digging and found an article about eating your way to happiness! There are some foods like chocolate and
berries which act similarly to valporic acid, a common mood-stabilizing drug. “The large body of evidence
that chemicals in chocolate, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, teas and
certain foods could well be mood-enhancers encourages the search for other mood
modulators in food,” says Karina Martinez-Mayorga. Obviously our food is never a substitute for
medicine, but it can be a quick pick- you-up if you choose the right ones. By the way this article comes to us from
Cosmo and offers up 10 foods to boost your good mood:
1. Dark chocolate
Why it's a mood-booster: Dark chocolate–but not milk chocolate–helps reduce
anxiety and depression.
2. Salmon
Why it's a mood-booster: It fights depression, helps memory and improves focus.
3. Spinach
Why it's a mood-booster: It protects against free radicals that contribute to
low energy and mood swings.
4. Chicken
Why it's a mood-booster: Vitamin B12 in the white meat has a calming effect.
5. Tofu
Why it's a mood-booster: This soy product is great for relaxing tired muscles.
6. Avocado
Why it's a mood-booster: Not only does it contain a mood-boosting serotonin,
but also avocado is great for your skin, hair and nails.
7. Greek yogurt
Why it's a mood-booster: Probiotics improve your mood and boost the immune
system.
8. Green tea
Why it's a mood-booster: The theanine in green tea is a calming agent.
9. Berries
Why it's a mood-booster: The nutrients in blueberries, strawberries and
raspberries help reduce stress and ease depression.
10. Walnuts
Why it's a mood booster: Like salmon, walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty
acids, which help fight off depression and mood swings.
Lotta good stuff there and the list has left me on the hungry side! So what are your favorite good mood foods?Got anything not listed above? Believe you me, I’m always looking for new
stuff to pack my pantry so be sure to join the convo over on Facebook! As always thanks for stopping by my blog
today, and it’s my hope you have a fantastic weekend! – Butter
