The word happiness is easily used everyday but the reality is that not everyone is happy. Happiness does not only depend on earnings, achievements, properties, and marriages, what we eat can contribute to our happiness. You want to be happy? keep reading.
1. Coconut
Coconut contains high levels of triglycerides. These are fats that aid your mood and also promote brain health. Do not take any form of processed or preserved coconut. The best form is unsweetened, natural pieces of coconut or coconut shavings.
2. Berries
Berries are antioxidants and have been proven to regulate mood. They also help in the reduction of inflammation. Blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries contain anthocyanidins and anthocyanins which help reduce depression and stress.
3. Avocado
Apart from the fact that avocado is very good for our skin, hair, and nails they also make us feel good. They contain tryptophan which is an essential amino acid which when produced is used by the brain to produce serotonin a chemical also called the happy chemical because it contributes to our well-being and happiness.
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4. Almonds
Almonds are rich in tyrosine which have been found to decrease our response to stress.
5. Spinach
Spinach is an instant mood booster. Eating spinach and other leafy green vegetables will help to keep your serotonin levels up and improve your mood.
6. Bananas
Bananas contain a high amount of tryptophan. Bananas contain the amino acid tryptophan as well as vitamins A, B6, and C, fiber, potassium, phosphorous, iron, and carbohydrate. Mood-boosting carbohydrates aid in the absorption of tryptophan in the brain, while vitamin B6 helps convert the tryptophan into the mood-lifting hormone serotonin. source netdoctor.
7. Raw walnuts
Walnuts contain magnesium which has been proven to reduce symptoms of depression.
8. Beans
Cooked beans contain irons, and irons are mood boosters and also a great source of energy.
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Nice post dear!! So interesting!!
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DeleteHmmm berries, I love!!
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Same here
DeleteI eat everything except bananas! I don't mind banana bread though.
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Well not bad at all.
ReplyDeleteI love all these foods- amazing! Mood boosting, for sure.
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Great, but eat them not just to love them
DeleteAmazing post dear! I`ll have to try it! Have a great day! xoxo
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DeleteOoh thank you. This is such a helpful post! I'm definitely going to add more berries to my day.
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DeleteAmazing, thanks for sharing! I do eat a lot of avocado, bananas and berries! xx
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You will see improvements in your mood soon
ReplyDeleteThis was so interesting to read! I had no idea these foods could have such a positive affect on someone's mood.
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Glad you learnt something new.
DeleteGreat post! I eat a banana every day in a soy protein shake, but I definitely need more avocados in my life. Thanks for linking up!
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You should balance it. Thanks for stopping by.
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There are quite a few of my favorite, almost daily foods on this list. Maybe that is why I am a generally very happy person! Great post. That was fun stuff to learn. Thanks for linking up with me.
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