No one food in particular can cure all your problems, but did you know that there are certain foods that make you happy?
We all know that diet has a tremendous impact on short- and long-term health, but we’ve also been taught that there’s no “magic pot” for weight loss — that is, one food in particular can help you gain weight. Not going to help. to your target weight. There really are foods that make you happy! Below, I’ll share some foods that can help boost your energy, combat your allergies, brighten your mood, improve your skin, and boost your brainpower. Are. Who knew?
eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein, which is known to make people feel more alert and energetic. Eggs are also a great source of vitamin D, which has also been linked to fighting depression. Eggs also contain mood-boosting B vitamins.
Almond
Almonds contain zinc, which is considered an important nutrient for maintaining a balanced mood. Almonds also contain iron and healthy fats, which are important for a balanced diet.
Linseed oil
Flaxseed oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are most commonly consumed in fish, such as salmon (below), but flaxseed oil is a great alternative for people who don’t eat fish.
Water
A study in a 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition found that even mild dehydration caused pessimism and trouble concentrating in participants. Aim for half your body weight in ounces per day, and add more if you’re hyperactive.
dark chocolate
Experts say that dark chocolate can reduce stress hormones. A study in the Journal of Protein Research found that eating a 1.4-ounce serving of dark chocolate has the power to reduce cortisol and catecholamines, the major stress hormones in the body. This can help reduce anxiety.
Swiss chard
Swiss chard is rich in magnesium, a nutrient essential for biochemical reactions in the brain that boost your energy levels. Studies have shown that magnesium deficiency is a common condition in people with clinical depression.
asparagus
Asparagus is a wonderful source of folate, a B vitamin that may help fight depression. Low levels of folic acid have been linked to depression. Just one cup of this mood-boosting food contains half your daily value of folic acid.
salmon
Salmon is a wonderful source of omega-3s, which have been studied extensively for the prevention and treatment of clinical depression. according to the book depression treatmentThere is also growing evidence that omega-3s also help reduce anger and irritability.
Broccoli
Apart from being rich in folic acid, the fiber present in broccoli can help in relieving digestive problems. We all know that digestive issues don’t make us happy! Broccoli can help keep those problems at bay.
Do you regularly eat any of these foods in your diet? I’d love to hear how they help your mood.
Source by Whitney J DeLong
