8 Foods that Boost Your Mood

I saw this title and thought some rather rude thoughts but then it seemed that I ought to read the content first. Makes sense.

a blog post by Therese J. Borchard for World of Psychology

What we eat might not be able to cure us indefinitely from depression. I learned that hard lesson earlier this year. However, researchers are compiling strong evidence that what we eat can influence our risk for developing depression and can keep persons in remission from possibly relapsing.

Eating better foods has certainly helped my mood and allowed me to get by on less medication. A 2014 review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the link between diet and depression risk and found that a diet consisting mainly of fruit, vegetables, fish, and whole grains was significantly associated with a reduced risk of depression.

There are certain foods that are especially good for augmenting mood. Here are eight of them.

1. Fish
2. Nuts
3. Yogurt
4. Dark Leafy Greens
5. Seeds
6. Green Tea
7. Eggs
8. Dark Chocolate

Continue reading and find what Therese has to say about each of these and maybe even read her sources. Well researched as always.

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