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8 Healthy Foods That Will Boost Your Mood
07/07/2024, Dharana Wellness At ShillimDid you know that certain foods act as natural stress-busters and can lift your mood instantly?
In this article, the nutrition experts at Dharana Wellness at Shillim highlight 8 healthy foods that will boost your mood.
Dark Chocolate
There have been studies to confirm that eating 1.4 ounces of dark chocolate every day for two weeks can reduce your stress levels.
Fish
Everyone knows that fish is a great source of protein. But did you know it is also rich in Omega-3s. Omega-3s are known to help your body release the happy hormone. Since our body doesn’t naturally produce this nutrient, eating fish is considered very effective.
Green Tea
Tea contains caffeine, and caffeine is known to stimulate the Central Nervous System, making a person more alert and active. Green tea, contains more of it, which makes it more effective than regular tea.
Coconut
Coconut is rich in Lauric acid and medium-chain-triglycerides (MCT’s). Lauric acid helps detoxify your body, cleanse the liver and boost brain health. MCT’s are known to fight neurological disorders like epilepsy.
Oats
Oats are rich in Vitamin B, magnesium, potassium, fibre and proteins which are known to prevent anxiety, depression and keep your nervous system healthy.
Kale
Kale is a great source of magnesium, iron, Vitamin A, B and C. It is considered to be a natural anti-depressant. Including Kale in your diet can help boost your mood and reduce anxiety.
Cashews
We’ve heard a lot of people say that cashews make you fat. This isn’t exactly true. Cashews actually contain healthy fats. Cashews are also a rich source of zinc. Zinc is known to decrease symptoms of depression. It is also believed that antidepressants work better if you include zinc in your diet.
Spinach
Spinach has properties similar to that of Kale. Being a leafy green vegetable, it is rich in magnesium, iron and zinc. It helps release serotonin, the happy hormone.
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