6 Mood-Elevating Superfoods

6 Mood-Elevating Superfoods

Posted On 2012-07-12 , 7:09 PM

Food is the number 1 source of chemical building blocks that regulate your emotions & increase well-being. Add these 6 foods to your diet to help uplift your mood:
1. Dark Chocolate Chocolate, especially dark, is thought to increase your brain's serotonin levels. Chocolate may even increase mental alertness. Dark chocolate consists of at least 60% cocoa. It is suggested you have 1 ounce of dark chocolate per day.
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2. Fish Did you know that more than half of a human brain is made of fat? 2 types of fat appear to help your mood: the Omega-3 fats DHA & EPA. These kinds of fat are found in fish such as salmon & mackerel. Scientists have found that low levels of DHA & EPA are found in people with depression & thoughts of suicide. Suggest getting at least 2 servings of fish with omega-3 every week.
3. Red Meat Red meat is a good source of iron, which the brain needs to make mood-regulating chemicals such as dopamine. People who are iron deficient may be 50% more likely to become depressed than those with higher levels. It is recommended to get meat from grass-fed cows, because of the omega-3 fats, & use lean, unprocessed meats. Try to get 2 servings of red meat each week, total of 8 to 12 ounces.
4. Spinach Spinach is loaded with folate, a type of B vitamin that the brain uses to make mood-regulating chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, & norepinephrine. Lentils & asparagus are packed with folate as well. 50% of people with depression are folate-deficient. Suggest getting 1 to 2 cups of spinach or other folate-rich food every day.
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5. Tomatoes Tomatoes are rich in carotenoids, antioxidants that help fight free radicals. Free radicals have been found to destroy mood-protecting fats in the brain. People with high blood levels of carotenoids have lower rates of memory loss & dementia. Suggest getting one(approx. 1 cup) serving of tomatoes each day. These can be fresh, in tomato-based sauces, low-sugar ketchup or salsa.
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6. Whole Grains Eating carbs promotes the release of insulin that stimulates serotonin production. Choose whole grains over processed varieties & avoid eating carbs with proteins together. Having carbs & proteins together can block the effects of serotonin. Suggest 2 cups of air-popped popcorn(without salt & butter) or other whole-grain foods.
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