Believe it or not, what you eat can influence your mood.
There are some foods that may leave you feelings extra sluggish and some foods
that are proven to help boost your mood. To help beat the winter blues, try
sticking to a few of these pick-me-up foods for a mood booster:
Oranges are super-nutritious filled with Vitamin C. Peel an
orange at any time of the day for an instant mood and energy booster. Bring one
along with your lunch or slice it up and add it to your salad.
When you make your next salad choose spinach! Spinach is
filled with antioxidants, which protect the delicate membranes in brain cells
from the free radicals that dampen your mood and drain your energy. Spinach
also contains folic acid, which is a vitamin that is linked with preventing
depression.
Popcorn! Just a bowl of this simple snack will help fuel
serotonin.
A handful of cherries are best to have right before bed.
They contain a compound called melatonin, which will improve your quality of
sleep. Getting a solid night of sleep is a great predictor of a good mood in
the morning.
Bananas are an easy on the go snack. The fructose in bananas
will give you energy while the fiber will help prevent a blood sugar spike,
which could lead to a drop in energy and mood.
