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A Moment of Faith.
I know from reading your letters and emails that our readership is comprised of devout believers. I’ve seen the way you interact in faith in our Kindness Community and it’s touching. There’s something quite special about you all, individually and collectively.
Today’s video reminds me of you and it’s very hard not to be seriously moved and inspired by what you’re about to see. And best of all, it’s just moments of faith recorded on simple cardboard by those who have chosen to follow a specific path.
Please watch this video and then use the comment section below to add YOUR Cardboard Testimony by posting. Myself and our readers will read them all.
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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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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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31 Comments
Therese Dankert
Oh My Gosh!! What an amazing video clip! I cried all the way through it. God’s love is so awesome, i wish everyone could experience it. I would love them to be my welcoming committee!!!! Congratulations to all of you and God Bless!!!
23 Apr 2011 01:04 pm
Monique
I cried through this because I am really struggling right now.
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Joyce Kinton
Husband died at 52………widow at 45…….Gods time had come with me….<<
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Judy
Struggling to be closer to God
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Anna Lee
this Moment of Faith is really touch my heart & almost cry.. thanks Daily Kindness big help especially if im very upset.. God Bless Us Always!!
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Judy
STURGGLING
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Jeanie Orr
Wow, these testimonies are truly amazing. It shows how we struggle in our daily lifes but with God’s help we are all “God’s children”. How we are truly loved with the grace and understanding if we just let God into our lives. Bless all of you.
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Connie
Getting divorced in 1980, now marriage restored and both serving God. Praise Him!
23 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
admin
Searching for the love of one woman. Now the father of three doting daughters and married to the most amazing woman I’ve ever met.
23 Apr 2011 03:04 pm
Barbara
Finally finding forgiveness with my family,knowing GOD loves me can help me heal.
23 Apr 2011 03:04 pm
Dr.Tanya
Struggling to write an important book (to me).
Gave it to God. He will help me finish.
23 Apr 2011 04:04 pm
Joyce Kinton
Dont dispare Judy, hes right beside you…always…
You cant see him, but you have him in your heart….
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and wait for the Lord” Psalm 27 vs 14…<
23 Apr 2011 05:04 pm
Elaine
There is Power in Praise of OUR LORD: I am greatful I have God in my life through Jesus, Elaine
23 Apr 2011 06:04 pm
sonie
Wow, truly amazing, Nothing, Nothing, is impossible with God. Thanks for the testimonies
23 Apr 2011 07:04 pm
L.T. Wilson
Wow! Courage, humility, meekness, faith, wisdom, understanding, & healing …just some of the ingrediants that went into the making of those cardboard signs. So grateful to those people…and to God…who loves us! -L.T. Wilson, Detroit, MI
23 Apr 2011 09:04 pm
Sherry Lewis
I actually had goose bumps! These people are truly the Lords. What wonderful testimonies. The Lord is truly amazing and awesome. He has been my rock, protector, peace, truth, and sustainer for many years. I have been a single mom of four children for over ten years and the Lord has seen me through it. As a member of celebrate recovery, I have seen so many people’s lives changed and each one is a victory.
24 Apr 2011 12:04 am
ele
son back in prison for 3rd. time, still haven’t given up on my prayer for his salvation. Please help me pray for him, he needs medical attention for his bi-polar disorder.
24 Apr 2011 12:04 am
Char
as a result of family problems went from I’m in control to God is in control.
24 Apr 2011 01:04 am
Steven Eaton
This is awesome. I’ve actually done one of these at church & it was totally freeing. One thing that came to mind as I’m watching this is that you never know what kind of struggles people have had; your friends, neighbors, co-workers, but a lot of people have had seriously troubled pasts & major pain in their lives, and by turning to Christ they not only get free from their past, they can openly confess it & maybe even help others with similar troubles. God bless you all for taking part in this.
24 Apr 2011 04:04 am
DON
AMAZING GRACE – HOW SWEET THE SOUND OF THESE CARDBOARD TESTIMONIES. GOD’S RICHEST BLESSING TO ALL THOSE WHO TOOK PART AND TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE OUT THERE AND ARE STRUGGLING
24 Apr 2011 10:04 am
lisa-jo
I believe God changes lives and I am a living testimony of it.
I am learning so much in my walk with him and I am leaning on him more
more. I am learning to abide in him. John 15
God Bless you all
24 Apr 2011 12:04 pm
Jenn
“He changed my sufferings in dancing” His love had never failed.
24 Apr 2011 12:04 pm
Anonymous
A loving spiritual teacher died today. My heart is burden with grief but I know he is one with God and is always guiding and loving spiritually from above and in my heart
24 Apr 2011 06:04 pm
Atsuko Kuroda
Thank you very much for the video.
I hope that I will be able to convey the messages from God — How to become immortal to all the people in the world!
I wrote one of the most precious messages here.
If you keep praying “Infinite Happiness for all living beings of this universe, some day, you will be freed from all kinds of saddness, will become immortal, and will be able to develop your lives infinitely in your favorite ways.”
God told me that the Laws of Love which govern this universe guarantte it.
When I prayed the above Omnipotent Prayer for 14 years, God started to empower me by injecting God’s energy into my body to keep me alive. God is immortal and I have become immortal, too.
I hope that all of you will try it!
Infinite Happiness for All of You!
Atsuko Kuroda
25 Apr 2011 12:04 pm
Anonymous
Lived in the abuse of alcoholism, then widowed at 45. Have now found total peace and resurrection with God.
25 Apr 2011 02:04 pm
Corinne
I cried while viewing the video… the testimonies inspired, enlightened me, and gave me enough courage and strength to face my own battles…I surrendered them to God. I found PEACE.
25 Apr 2011 06:04 pm
Curtis
Murderer and now preaching Eternal life through Jesus Christ! Redeemed, Restored, Rejuvinated and READY! for the Race
25 Apr 2011 11:04 pm
Peter
I WAS WORSE THAN LAZARUS, JESUS CHRIST CAME INTO MY LIFE(TOMB) AND CARRIED ME OUT. THAT ITSELF IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. BLESS THE NAME OF THE LORD..AMEN.
26 Apr 2011 09:04 pm
barb morgan
With God All things are possible. Thank you Lord!
04 May 2011 01:05 am
susan phillips
cancer in 2007 shatered my peace…but Jesus took my hAND AND RESTORED ME.PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME
10 May 2011 01:05 pm
Anonymous
God Be Praised….God came down to our level when we could not get up to his and with a strong arm he lifted us up and shows us what living is. Only trust him now.
10 May 2011 05:05 pm