6 foods to improve your mood
These foods can help reduce stress, ease anxiety and fight depression.
Air popped popcorn
Popcorn snacking can raise serotonin levels, which will help relaxation.
Leafy greens
This food family is high in folic acid, so one to two servings daily could reduce depression.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate reduces levels of stress hormones.
Raw peppers
When raw, both red and green bell peppers are very high in vitamin C- which reduces stress hormones.
Salmon:
People who eat 2 to 3 weekly servings of omega-3 DHA rich foods (such as salmon) have the lowest rates of depression in the world and this is why sushi (nagiri) is a good go-to meal.
Coffee/Green Tea:
Caffeinated coffee has been shown to decrease the risk pf depression in women. Green tea has a calming effect and improves mental focus.
Why not try making your own popcorn? Watch the video here:
