There are some days that we feel angry, anxious, or just plain unhappy. Try one of these seven foods to lift your spirits:
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Whole Grains. If you’re feeling hungry and angry, these dense carbs will help increase serotonin, a mood enhancer. Try brown rice or beans.
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Leafy Greens. For those down in the dumps days, the B
vitamin folate can help break down homocysteine, which may be linked to
depression. Other great sources of folate are beans, citrus fruits and
fortified grain products.
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Turkey. To help calm your anxiety, try some
tryptophan, which can help the brain produce feel-good chemicals. You
can also try chicken, eggs, cheese, nuts and seeds.
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Greek Yogurt. Being irritable is no fun for you or
anyone around you. Healthy snack foods every 3 or 4 hours will help
prevent a drop in your blood sugar. Try some yogurt with berries or
almonds and fruit.
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Black Tea. Stress less by sipping some hot or cold
black tea—it may decrease cortisol, a stress hormone. It may also
improve your memory and could help get rid of headaches.
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Dark Chocolate. For women experiencing PMS symptoms,
the flavonoids in dark chocolate may help get rid of crankiness. Just
one more reason to treat yourself.
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Fish. To improve your brain health and help you think
more clearly, the omega 3s in fish can improve the communication
between your brain’s cells. Try salmon, trout, sardines, herring or
anchovies.
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