Foods For Mood
Foods For Mood
Popcorn
Low fat microwave varieties of popcorn are great snacks. Popcorn is a wholesome food, which aids in digestion by providing roughage. It boosts energy and will help improve mood with added bits of protein. For variety of flavours you can sprinkle paprika, seasoning salt, Parmesan cheese. For the sweet pallet, you can add finely chopped chocolate and sliced almonds.
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Eggs
Contrary to some popular belief, eggs do not directly affect the level of cholesterol in our blood. Eggs are rich in a range of nutrients including protein, vitamins and minerals. They contain choline, which is very important especially during pregnancy to ensure proper brain development. The anti-oxidant selenium can also be found in eggs as can lecithin, a substance, which works wonders for brain cells. So give the egg a break. What a great way to start your day.
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Hot Cocoa
A cup of cocoa a day may help to keep the doctor away. A study published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that a cup of hot cocoa is rich in polyphenols, chemicals that have an anti-oxidants* effect on the body. Although cocoa is found in many other products, such as chocolate, the researchers said that drinking it is the best way of harnessing its benefits. Drinking a cup of hot cocoa before bed is not only a wonderful way to end the day, it will also help you sleep better.
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Turkey
Great food for a healthy, low calorie lunch! Its tryptophan content leads to serotonin (a hormone responsible for mood elevation) production. It enhances cognitive performance and increases alertness during stressful times.
Nuts
Nuts are packed full of protein and are a good source of healthy fats, not to mention all the vitamins (including antioxidants) and minerals they contain. Emerging evidence suggests that diets which include nuts may promote a feeling of satiety (or of being satisfied, more full, less jittery, hungry or stressed) and, therefore, potentially prevent weight gain. When including nuts in your diet, make sure to count them as part of the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group. When it comes to serving size, 1/3 cup of nuts is equal to one ounce of meat. Finally, research shows that nuts are “brain food” that can stabilize mood.
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