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A Soldier’s Homecoming.
We know how touched everyone was earlier this week when we brought you the moving video of an Olympic runner favored to win who suffers a terrible injury at the beginning of his race and chooses to limp to the line with the help of his father. It has become to date, our most popular video ever.
Today we might have one to challenge that as you’ll see below. The overwhelming expression of emotion paired with the brilliant music in this awesome video just goes to your very soul. We know that this is another video that you’re going to want to share using the FaceBook like/share button below or the email tool just below as well.
We know you want your friends and family to feel what you feel when you watch this celebration of life.
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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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44 Comments
Meera
What can I say? It is just a feeling that should be shared by all. There is no possible words to match the way I feel. (“,). God Bless!
15 Aug 2010 03:08 am
Tony
A Soldier’s Homecoming. So tell me when God stated we kill because we have the weapons to do so? Daily “kindness” supports war. Thistle and thorns. Don’t send me any more emails encouraging death and war.
15 Aug 2010 04:08 am
Peggy
I started crying at the first scene and didn’t stop until well after the video was finished. Unbelievably emotional – thank you and God bless us every one!
15 Aug 2010 04:08 am
Katherine Keehn
I agree with Peggy i also did the same thing there were tears from begining to end. That i will never forget as long as i live! It just makes me feel good to know that there is still love in this world. It also made me think about how we are going to react when the Lord Jesus Christ comes and our eyes meet his!!!!(WOW)!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!
15 Aug 2010 05:08 am
james
what are families for but a reflection of God’s love. Remember also the other side the so called ‘enemies’ who have no families to go back to. God have mercy!
15 Aug 2010 08:08 am
Brenda
What is left to say there are no words. I am grateful that you have shared this, it reminds me how blessed we are. God bless all of our troops.
15 Aug 2010 09:08 am
carlo
How about videos of Iraqi soldiers coming home to their families? They’re people too you know.
15 Aug 2010 11:08 am
Pinkee
Regardless as to whether we approve of war or not…we have wars. It is part of sin entering into the world and will only cease when our Lord Jesus returns bringing His eternal peace. Yes, I am sure the reactions we have been blessed in witnessing on this video are repeated in the homes of our so-called enemies. We, as Christians are to pray for our enemies and to bless them. In this way perhaps some of war-hunger will be avoided. In the meantime we have war. May we all concentrate on God’s love as demonstrated here and bless those who go to war whether right or wrong. Bless the families of soldiers on both sides, the innocent caught up in events not of their making or choosing…and when we see love may we rejoice in it, because there are too few occasions in view of today’s media where something this precious is celebrated. Thank you for this gift.
15 Aug 2010 12:08 pm
Bobbi
Beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes each time I see this. Thank you for sharing it.
15 Aug 2010 01:08 pm
Helen
Very very touching, It translate LOVE which is the greatest of all.
15 Aug 2010 03:08 pm
Lisa Ebersole
None of us likes war…but as the Bible states there will be wars and we should be doing everything possible to support and encourage those who fight for our freedoms every single day whether or not you like it or agree with it. This was such a moving video reminding all of us that we should appreciate each other as we never know when there maybe no tomorrow. I just want to say I appreciate every serviceman out there and their families as they sacrifice much. I also pray that we all will keep working feverishly to find ways to come together so that noone ever has to face the death of a loved one either here or abroad. Thank you for this moving video. It was beautiful.
15 Aug 2010 05:08 pm
Jim Ewen
Actions are so much more eloquent than words.Bring them all home.
15 Aug 2010 07:08 pm
Ellen Skidmore
WHAT A BLESSING TO SEE SUCH HAPPINESS FOR THESE FAMILIES. I DIDN’T CRY – I JUST HAD A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE WHILE VIEWING THE WHOLE THING. GOD BLESS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY SAFE. AND I SAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES ALSO. I LOVE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. GOD BLESS YOU.
15 Aug 2010 08:08 pm
Pilar
Very emotional! It’s a shame these families have to undergo such circumstances.
WHY CAN’T WE HAVE PEACE WORLDWIDE?
15 Aug 2010 08:08 pm
Joanne
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to know that your loved one is in the middle of a war zone everyday and the relief you must feel when they come home.
I have mixed feelings about wars and the army. Its not something I’d want one of my loved ones to endure.
15 Aug 2010 08:08 pm
JOAN HURST
am so moved ,it made me think thats what real love is all about
15 Aug 2010 09:08 pm
Adam
Very heart touching and moving to such joy in the faces of the children who missed their dad so much.
15 Aug 2010 10:08 pm
Dot Kuku
If I shed this much tears, I wonder how these families must have felt. The tears just kept coming from “I don’t know where” from the beggining of the video till the end. God bless you all, thanks for sharing this and more importantly, I thank GOD for family and love.
15 Aug 2010 10:08 pm
L.T. Wilson
I wonder if the emotion this video evoked in many of us, gives us a glimpse of the way God, our collective Father/Mother, feels about us when we acknowledge and praise him? His love for us is without measure, but perhaps this gives us some perspective.
Thanks for sharing this video!
15 Aug 2010 10:08 pm
Sue
It was just too beautiful even to put into words.. being Army kids the feelings just jumped out of the vedio to clutch at the heart. i cried through the full vedio!Thanks for sharing such a marvelous piece of love.
16 Aug 2010 05:08 am
Rachel
First of all – this is such a moving and uplifting video. I am so proud of our American soldiers and of the families that support what they believe in. I absolutely smiled and cried through this entire video.
To Carlo and Tony – I feel compelled to say two things.
To Carlo, I am sure that in Iraq they have videos of their citizens coming home to their families. This was showcasing our citizens who are from the US. I bet if you do some research you will find the same type of video showcasing soldiers from Iraq.
To Tony, I am just sorry you feel like this beautiful moving video was about death and war. This video was about happiness, love and hope. God loves you Tony and he loves those fighting for our country and he loves the Iraqi and Afghan citizens too. I wonder if you would be so upset if the Daily Kindness showed a video of those from other countries coming home to their families.
It is clear to me that you both need Jesus in your life as much as we all do too.
16 Aug 2010 01:08 pm
donna straub
Beautiful video. As a mother with 3 of 4 sons having served our country in the military. I know that feeling of sadness when they leave and the joy when you see them come home and to have your arms around them…God Bless all the men and women who serve our country and protect us from the evil in this world..people who want to harm innocents in this country and others!! They are true heroes and know the meaning of sacrifice! I don’t like war but where would the Jewish people of Europe be if the US had not stepped in to help! They did nothing to deserve what happened to them all those years ago!
16 Aug 2010 02:08 pm
Kriss
Beautiful! “Greet one another with a holy kiss.” ~ 2 Corinthians 13:12
Please tell me where I can find Moses 7:63 referenced at the end of the video:
“. . . and they shall see us, and we will fall upon their necks, and they shall fall upon our necks, and we will kiss each other.”
16 Aug 2010 09:08 pm
estela
I cried viewing this clip.Actually the whole family is driving to NC to meet my nephew who is a marine for his homecoming from Afghanistan.Thank God he is safe and sound
16 Aug 2010 11:08 pm
Becky Capehart
I loved this video.Cried from the start to the end
16 Aug 2010 11:08 pm
Elyn
I miss you my soldier will you be back to me?
17 Aug 2010 01:08 am
Bob Marshall
I am touched by this. Never too old to shed tears. Not quite the same homecoming we got when we returned from Vietnam. After serving three tours in Vietnam as a Marine i can appreciate what these men and women have endured. Good to see them reunited with their loved ones. Freedom sometimes comes at at a terrible price. Let us never forget their sacarfices.
17 Aug 2010 02:08 am
Linda
Family – Our Heavenly Father’s gift!
17 Aug 2010 06:08 am
Ruth Marie Dienges
Another beautiful and very emotional video, and yes I wept as like you Bob Marshall, I too am not too old to cry, and am not ashamed to tell it like it is for me..I want to say also to you Bob, that when you and so many others came home from Vietnam I wept then also, but you just didn’t see me.. I thought also of those who never made it just as in any war, yes the ugliness of war but wars which will occur until the Pince of Peace, the LORD JESUS CHRIST returns, for there is no peace even in hearts without Him…And that is the reason for wars, all hate and no love!!!! We MUST all learn to love as the Master has admonished us, for then and only then will ‘they know us by our love”….I thank all of you that no matter what you served our country to help keep us free, and as many know and have known..’freedom comes with a price’, and sometimes an unfortunate one…GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND THOSE YOU LOVE, and may God in His love keep you safe and at last bring all of you home safely…… I love you all.
17 Aug 2010 12:08 pm
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Grayleaf
…. and for those men and women on both sides of the battle who return turn and broken or who did not return at all…… humankind, humanmind must change.
17 Aug 2010 01:08 pm
Robin
Nice Video of soldiers returning home! One drawback is the music and lyrics sung by an oriental lady. Would have been much nicer with maybe lyrics in English and a familiar American song.
18 Aug 2010 02:08 pm
An Old SeaBee
Every time I witness these homecomings I am taken back to 1969 when I said goodbye to my wife, 8 months pregnant with our first child and the rest of our family, to go into potentially dangerous situations. For those families who live day to day while their loved ones are deployed,praying that no military represntatives come knocking, I pray for you and yours. When we receive word of our expected return to CONUS, the days grow longer and every mission is executed with a prayer on our lips. God bless them all for those who have voiced opposition to this conflict, I can tell you first hand that no one hates conflict more than those that must do it. Praise God that we are blessed with those that will defend us against those that mean us harm. They are out there, they are many and waving flowers at them will not turn them from our gates.
19 Aug 2010 04:08 am
John
Please pray for my niece, a Captain in the US Army in Iraq – from your Marine Uncle John, I love you!
19 Aug 2010 03:08 pm
arden
it makes me smile to see all that happyness in people. its beautiful and wonderful and amazing. it makes me very happy to see
20 Aug 2010 03:08 pm
WING
Great video,so true,so pure.Like the music and song,I don’t understand what she singing,but it’s just like the God is singing to me–with that video. What’s the languages of God? Don’t have to be English.
23 Aug 2010 12:08 am
L.S.Thomas
It is a moving movie. Cried. Is war an unnecessary exercise ? i t is better fought by persons trained in warfare than by persons who take the decisions individudually like Osama. May peace reign and may it begin with me.
23 Aug 2010 08:08 am
Jessica Newman
Of course I cried within the first 20 seconds! I cant imagine what it must be like for these familys! There are braver and stronger than I will EVER be! God bless these men and women who fight for the impossible! They sacrifice soooo much and we should all appreciate how lucky we are to have them! They are TRUE HEROS!
~May The Kisses Of An Angel Cover And Protect Them Always~
25 Aug 2010 04:08 pm
Jo Ann
This was a touching video. I pray and thank each man and woman that went to protect us and to keep us from harms way. These a loving and couragous people. Not thinking of themselves and the harm they are going to face to protect their country. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I wish each of you a long and happy life. We can never repay each of you for what you have done for us and your wonderful country. God Bless America and each Trop that serves this country.
23 Sep 2010 12:09 am
janice martin
I’ve seen this before & have watched many times. Simply beautiful, I did not care for singing. It will always be my favorite. Video on here.
17 Nov 2010 10:11 pm
Mark Richardson
As a combat vet from Vietnam 66/67, this is a heart breaker for me, please never lose this show of love and never let public opinion ever go back to that time of disgrace. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
22 Dec 2010 10:12 pm
raylene Murdock
No words to discribe. no matter how many times i c this. No need to critersie the war & what u belive about it. this something beautiful that should not be tarnish. if u can not keep ur comments of war out of this then do not send them.
08 Feb 2011 02:02 pm
Vera Widmer
this video has been very touching. I just was watching the video “We were soldiers produced by Mel Gibson”. I thank all the brave soldiers and men that they fight for our rights and our freedom we never wanna lose. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND ALSO SWITZERLAND. The Swiss and the Americans have a lot in common. They never want to be slaves and lose the freedom. Love from Switzerland. Vera
18 Apr 2011 11:04 pm
Mark
THANK YOU FOR COMPILING THIS!!! As a combat vet {Vietnam 66/67} this welcoming home tradition is so important to our troupes. PLEASE NEVER RETURN TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE HOMECOMING TROUPES FROM NAM. GOD BLESS OUR CITIZEN SOLDIER!!!!
21 May 2011 03:05 am