The Best Mood Enhancing Foods To Eat Regularly

In a bad mood and looking to feel better? Did you know that the foods you eat on a day to day basis can actually influence the mood you’re in?

Sure, eating a certain food may not cure the worst of all days, but what you eat on a day to day basis – or even when you are a feeling a little down – can certainly help perk you up and get you going again.

You may think that the best mood enhancing food is whatever your favorite food happens to be, but you might be surprised to learn that while your favorite foods definitely will help put a smile on your face, certain foods contain actual properties that will impact your mood.

Here’s what you should know.

Salmon

Topping the list of mood boosting foods is a piece of wild salmon.  Wild salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which has been proven to help improve mind and brain health.

Those who eat this fish regularly – at least twice per week – will have a lower rate of experiencing depression like symptoms.

If fish isn’t your thing, you can also supplement with fish oil or eat some walnuts to receive similar benefits.

Strawberries And Oranges  

Another good option for boosting your mood is a bowl of fresh strawberries.  Strawberries contain a powerful dose of vitamin C, which will help to prevent free radical damage, which can sometimes lead to mood problems.

Vitamin C may also help you recover faster from any stressors you may face, which can also add up and contribute to you feeling less than well.

Oatmeal

It might just be time to give in to some carbohydrates if a blue mood is what you feel.  Not only is oatmeal a classic comfort food, but it’ll also cause your brain to release a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which puts you into an instant feel good state.

In fact, if you find that you feel a little less happy when on a lower carb diet, this is likely why.  Without as many carbohydrates in your diet plan, your brain won’t be releasing as much of this neurotransmitter, having a direct influence on the mood state you present.

Lean Beef

Finally, the last of the foods that you should be adding to your diet plan to help improve your mood and feel better as you go about your day is lean beef.  Beef, provided it’s a grass fed variety will contain a healthy dose of omega-3 fats as well, while also helping to reduce the harmful effects that too many omega-6 fats can have.

When your omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid intake is unbalanced, this can lead to additional inflammation in the body, causing you to not only be at risk for a poor mood, but many other health problems as well.

So there you have a few of the best mood boosting foods to consider for your diet.  Are there any you are missing out on?

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Lochs J