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6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
Editor’s Note:
Over the past few years we’ve identified that in addition to making the world a kinder, better place that our readership of Kindhearts like you also want to live longer and healthier lives. As such, we’ve gone on a recruiting mission to find great new writers who can give us ideas so that we can all “Live well. Be kind.”
Today is our first of many great ideas for living better. Enjoy!
6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
When we’re feeling down, we often turn to our friends for solace or look for an activity that can distract us from our worries. Our first instinct isn’t usually to turn to food — unless it’s to dig into a pint of ice cream for comfort— but eating the right diet can actually boost your mood and your happiness overall. Whether you’re stressed out and anxious or you just don’t have the energy or motivation to get through the day, picking the right foods can help keep you feeling relaxed and upbeat.
It might sound farfetched that food can so greatly affect your mood, but research shows that certain types of diets can have a significant effect on your happiness levels. One study from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that people who ate a typical Mediterranean diet filled with whole and unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and olive oil were much happier than those who ate a standard Western diet that included a lot of fast food, dessert, and soda.
Eating healthy foods can provide you with the nutrients your body needs to help fight off depression and keep your stress levels at bay. If you need a little boost in your mood, try eating one of these six feel-good foods that will have you smiling in no-time.
1. Dark Chocolate
As if you need another excuse to eat the sweet treat: dark chocolate has been found to fight off anxiety and depression. One study from the Journal of Proteome Research found that daily consumption of chocolate led to lower levels of stress hormones. Cocoa also contains antioxidants called polyphenols which can help fight against depression and other mental disorders.
Make sure you opt for chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher, and avoid kinds with added sugar, which can actually have the reverse effect.
2. Berries
Berries such as raspberries and strawberries contain a natural ingredient that closely resembles valproic acid, a chemical used in prescription mood-stabilizing drugs. One study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine also found that daily consumption of goji berry juice increased people’s general feelings of wellbeing
3. Turkey
Turkey contains two important nutrients that help play a role in your mood: selenium and tryptophan. Research from the journal Biological Psychiatry found that subjects who received selenium supplements experienced a decrease in anxiety and elevated mood. Additionally, tryptophan is an amino acid that is responsible for synthesizing serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Increasing your intake of tryptophan results in higher levels of serotonin, which can not only improve your mood, but even your behavior.
4. Nuts
If you’re a fan of snacking throughout the day, start chowing down on some nuts. Like turkey, nuts can also help boost your serotonin levels, and it only takes one ounce of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts to improve your happiness.
5. Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, an important mood-boosting nutrient. Research shows that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve symptoms of depression. One study from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry even found that omega-3 fatty acids are just as effective at improving mood as an antidepressant.
6. Leafy Greens
Greens such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other lettuce contain folic acid, an important B vitamin that plays a role in mood regulation, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Research from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows that increasing your intake of folate can help reduce depressive symptoms.
When in doubt, you’re always best sticking to whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, but the above foods especially can help keep you calm and positive overall.
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14 Jul 2016
6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
Editor’s Note:
Over the past few years we’ve identified that in addition to making the world a kinder, better place that our readership of Kindhearts like you also want to live longer and healthier lives. As such, we’ve gone on a recruiting mission to find great new writers who can give us ideas so that we can all “Live well. Be kind.”
Today is our first of many great ideas for living better. Enjoy!
6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
When we’re feeling down, we often turn to our friends for solace or look for an activity that can distract us from our worries. Our first instinct isn’t usually to turn to food — unless it’s to dig into a pint of ice cream for comfort— but eating the right diet can actually boost your mood and your happiness overall. Whether you’re stressed out and anxious or you just don’t have the energy or motivation to get through the day, picking the right foods can help keep you feeling relaxed and upbeat.
It might sound farfetched that food can so greatly affect your mood, but research shows that certain types of diets can have a significant effect on your happiness levels. One study from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that people who ate a typical Mediterranean diet filled with whole and unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and olive oil were much happier than those who ate a standard Western diet that included a lot of fast food, dessert, and soda.
Eating healthy foods can provide you with the nutrients your body needs to help fight off depression and keep your stress levels at bay. If you need a little boost in your mood, try eating one of these six feel-good foods that will have you smiling in no-time.
1. Dark Chocolate
As if you need another excuse to eat the sweet treat: dark chocolate has been found to fight off anxiety and depression. One study from the Journal of Proteome Research found that daily consumption of chocolate led to lower levels of stress hormones. Cocoa also contains antioxidants called polyphenols which can help fight against depression and other mental disorders.
Make sure you opt for chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher, and avoid kinds with added sugar, which can actually have the reverse effect.
2. Berries
Berries such as raspberries and strawberries contain a natural ingredient that closely resembles valproic acid, a chemical used in prescription mood-stabilizing drugs. One study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine also found that daily consumption of goji berry juice increased people’s general feelings of wellbeing
3. Turkey
Turkey contains two important nutrients that help play a role in your mood: selenium and tryptophan. Research from the journal Biological Psychiatry found that subjects who received selenium supplements experienced a decrease in anxiety and elevated mood. Additionally, tryptophan is an amino acid that is responsible for synthesizing serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Increasing your intake of tryptophan results in higher levels of serotonin, which can not only improve your mood, but even your behavior.
4. Nuts
If you’re a fan of snacking throughout the day, start chowing down on some nuts. Like turkey, nuts can also help boost your serotonin levels, and it only takes one ounce of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts to improve your happiness.
5. Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, an important mood-boosting nutrient. Research shows that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve symptoms of depression. One study from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry even found that omega-3 fatty acids are just as effective at improving mood as an antidepressant.
6. Leafy Greens
Greens such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other lettuce contain folic acid, an important B vitamin that plays a role in mood regulation, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Research from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows that increasing your intake of folate can help reduce depressive symptoms.
When in doubt, you’re always best sticking to whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, but the above foods especially can help keep you calm and positive overall.
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28 May 2015
“I’m Going to be The Best Dad”
Get ready to watch the most adorable video of 2015!
This wife loves to give her husband little pep talks and make him repeat all the beautiful things she says about him!
As if that wasn’t heart-warming enough, this certain pep talk has a surprise and hilarious ending!
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nadeisha cato
I like the wonderful collection i would love the Yoge For your Health or the Vintage Crochet patterns for i believe either of them will be worth while in my life. Thank you!
27 May 2011 01:05 am
guadalupe
i love the music much==it moves my harth
02 Jun 2011 01:06 am
dyl
ways to save would be great.
27 Jun 2011 01:06 pm
Midwest
You did not allow me to answer my relationship status. There was no widow/widower category. At what point did I have to select between single, divorced or married? I am not “single”. I am not married. I am not divorced. Of the three forced choices, married feels the most correct and yet you assume that means something different. Not to be rude, but your choices felt insensitive.
27 Jun 2011 02:06 pm
Anonymous
Vintage Crochet patterns and Yoga For Your Health will be nice to keep and treasure.
27 Jun 2011 03:06 pm
Harmony Kiser
I agreed with the response about my relatioship. I am also a widow of 8-1/2 years, having been married 38 years, and although I continue to wear my wedding ring, I consider myself “single” more than married. Also the question about children – my two sons are adults, and I have four grandchildren.
27 Jun 2011 04:06 pm
Robin Lim
Great help to many who wants to read what they want, have interest in but can’t afford the cost to do such. Thank you! God bless
27 Jun 2011 04:06 pm
SUE
HELLO, IS IT ONLY ME THAT THOUGHT THESE WERE GROCERIES AND NOT DOWNLOADABLE BOOKS? THATS WHAT I SAW. I FEEL I WAS MISLED , BIG TIME .I THOUGHT YOU COULD PICK OUT WHAT GROCERIES OR THE COUPONS FOR THE ITEMS.. VERY DISAPOINTING .SUE
27 Jun 2011 04:06 pm
Paulette
Hygiene in the Kitchen
What a great, easy to read, clear piece of information!
Thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
27 Jun 2011 04:06 pm
rose
i too an a widower, with grown kids and umpteen grandkids, great-grands, and even great-great-grands, and i enjoy Daily Kindness. Rose
27 Jun 2011 05:06 pm
lynn
I do not download books, could you not offer anything else?
27 Jun 2011 05:06 pm
lynn
I’m I the only one who does not download books?
27 Jun 2011 05:06 pm
Mark M
T Think your free book are a blessing. We have three grandchindlen & I’ve downloaded a couple of book for tnem, one for my wife & one for me.
Thank you very much.
Mark M
27 Jun 2011 10:06 pm
JOHN SUNDAR
I just love reading books and so my nine year old daughter. Thank you ‘DK’ for this beautiful collection.
28 Jun 2011 12:06 am
KAY
Hi Thank you for a wonderful selection of Free Books. I have enjoyed most of them and saved them as well. i do not have a problem with that. I am amazed at some of the people who have submitted messages above as they do not seem to have the true spirit of Daily Kindness. Thank you again for all the pleasure you bring me and my friends. KJB
28 Jun 2011 12:06 am
bhawuk
i really like the collection ..thankss
28 Jun 2011 01:06 am
Shadrick
Thanks for your support through your daily kindness I highly appreciate I have done any selection yet, with all of the selection posted I know I will surely enjoy your books
28 Jun 2011 10:06 am
admin
Thanks for the kind notes. It does amaze me that we’re getting a complaint or two about downloadable books when that really is the only way we can give something to over 140,000 people.
Additionally, we have noted the Widowed/Single issue, though I can’t really see how it’s offensive in the least.
All in all, really pleased that so many of you completed the survey and will help us to help make sure Daily Kindness continues to be a great place for everyone.
28 Jun 2011 06:06 pm
Debbie
Kay,
Can you tell me how you saved the books? It will not let me.
Thanks,
Debbie
28 Jun 2011 07:06 pm
patrick Zakrzewski
I have no idea what I would like. I am disabled and have not workrd in overa year as a nurse with a BSN but I know that my faith wikk see me through, and with the viedos and stories I receive help me a lot a few I watch over and over again
28 Jun 2011 07:06 pm
Laurie
A note to give heartfelt thank you for all you do to bring encouragement to so many. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed by God…He is well-pleased. There are many times that your videos, books, etc. are just what I needed for that day. I know there is a lot of thought and prayerful consideration to everything you post. Thanking you.
28 Jun 2011 08:06 pm
admin
Thanks, Laurie. We’re trying.
28 Jun 2011 09:06 pm
Michelle
I want to Thank you for all the books I think it’s great that you had a large variety for everyone. I don’t think it’s rightfor people to complain when it’s for FREE! I never understood why people complain about something that is a gift or for free…. It’s rude! Be grateful and if you don’t like it then don’t take it!
28 Jun 2011 11:06 pm
Deb
DK I think you did a wonderful job with your selection of books. There is a good variety so surely there is a topic that would please almost everyone.
Thank you for all you do.
29 Jun 2011 12:06 am
admin
Thanks, Deb and Michelle. Maybe they’re just having a really bad day.
29 Jun 2011 12:06 am
Renee
I think your selection of books will interest many. It was a pleasure to receive such a fantastic gift. I want to thank you for all your inspiration and daily thoughts. I thank you for your gifts. God bless you all!!!
29 Jun 2011 01:06 am
Ma. Gracia N. Ong
Im so thankful of the free store in this site and I appreciate it so much. I love all the books and these will help me in my daily life. God bless you all!!!
29 Jun 2011 02:06 am
Anonymous
Thanks for your gift a free store. Its a big help for my daily life. God richly bless you!!!
29 Jun 2011 05:06 am
Marinda
I do appreciate the site and the free store. It helps met appreciate my life more adn the books help me to live a better life. Thanks everyone.
29 Jun 2011 05:06 am
Willy
@Debbie… I do not know if anyone answered you. Click on the ‘Download’ button and it should open a new window with the book already there. You can type in the title differently if you choose; it will save as an Adobe PDF File. I like to save mine to my desktop; that way, I can just double-click on the file to open and read it. Thank you DK for your thoughtfulness! God Bless.
29 Jun 2011 06:06 am
Willy
OOPS! Forgot part of it; so sorry! Click ‘File’ and choose ‘Save As’ – then you can type in the file name. Hope this helps.
29 Jun 2011 06:06 am
Girish Babu
Thank U for the books you offered
I wish you give more inputs
towards a SIMPLE, Lovely and harmonious living across the Globe
29 Jun 2011 07:06 am
Cora
Thanks a lot!
BTW, I indicated ‘divorced’ even if there’s no divorce law here in the Philippines because I’ve been separated for more than twenty years and raised six children with virtually no help from my ex-husband.
May God bless your generous hearts.
29 Jun 2011 07:06 am
Tyrone Deere
Thank you for all the good things you do for others.
29 Jun 2011 09:06 am
Pastor Ganizani
Bless you guys for your love. I pray the good Lord will keep increasing you.
30 Jun 2011 08:06 am
abilina
thanks a lot for your kindnes.god bless all of you for all the kindness that you are doing for everybody!
01 Jul 2011 12:07 am
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