Are you one of the millions suffering from anxiety or depression?
Treat it with food instead of medications.
11 foods that will boost your mood:
Treat it with food instead of medications.
11 foods that will boost your mood:
1. Fatty Fish
Regularly eating salmon-and mackerel, tuna, herring and other fatty fish-can help lower anxiety because of their omega-3 content. Omega-3s alter brain chemicals linked with mood-specifically dopamine and serotonin.
Regularly eating salmon-and mackerel, tuna, herring and other fatty fish-can help lower anxiety because of their omega-3 content. Omega-3s alter brain chemicals linked with mood-specifically dopamine and serotonin.
2. Eggs
Eggs contain tryptophan, an amino acid essential for serotonin production. Egg yolks also contain vitamin D, zinc, and B vitamins.
Eggs contain tryptophan, an amino acid essential for serotonin production. Egg yolks also contain vitamin D, zinc, and B vitamins.
3. Nuts
Nuts are naturally rich in magnesium. Magnesium is the best mineral for helping anxiety. Many of them also contain zinc. Low levels of zinc have been tied to anxiety. Brazil nuts and walnuts are the best choices.
Nuts are naturally rich in magnesium. Magnesium is the best mineral for helping anxiety. Many of them also contain zinc. Low levels of zinc have been tied to anxiety. Brazil nuts and walnuts are the best choices.
4. Berries
Berries contain high amounts of flavonoids, especially dark colored ones like blueberries. Flavonoids have been shown to reduce anxiety, boost memory, and protect the brain from aging.
Berries contain high amounts of flavonoids, especially dark colored ones like blueberries. Flavonoids have been shown to reduce anxiety, boost memory, and protect the brain from aging.
5. Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate contains over 60g of magnesium per oz. Dark chocolate also contains zinc, iron, copper, and flavonoids.
Dark chocolate contains over 60g of magnesium per oz. Dark chocolate also contains zinc, iron, copper, and flavonoids.
6. Fermented foods
Fermented foods help to feed the bacteria in our gut. These bacteria make B vitamins which are needed to produce dopamine and serotonin. A healthy gut microbiome has been linked to good mental health.
Fermented foods help to feed the bacteria in our gut. These bacteria make B vitamins which are needed to produce dopamine and serotonin. A healthy gut microbiome has been linked to good mental health.
7. Beef
B vitamins are essential for brain health. Beef is a great source of 5 B vitamins. It also contains zinc and healthy fats associated with decreased anxiety.
B vitamins are essential for brain health. Beef is a great source of 5 B vitamins. It also contains zinc and healthy fats associated with decreased anxiety.
8. Avocados
Avocados are another good source of certain B vitamins. They also contain potassium, healthy fats, and magnesium.
Avocados are another good source of certain B vitamins. They also contain potassium, healthy fats, and magnesium.
9. Oranges
Vitamin C has been shown to reduce anxiety. Oranges are a great way to get vitamin C. They also contain B vitamins, potassium, and calcium.
Vitamin C has been shown to reduce anxiety. Oranges are a great way to get vitamin C. They also contain B vitamins, potassium, and calcium.
10. Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are high in potassium and zinc, both of which can help reduce anxiety. They also contain tryptophan, magnesium, and folate. Pumpkin seeds are a superfood.
Pumpkin seeds are high in potassium and zinc, both of which can help reduce anxiety. They also contain tryptophan, magnesium, and folate. Pumpkin seeds are a superfood.
11. Oysters
Oysters are very high in zinc. Three oysters provide 200% of your daily need. They also contain omega-3s, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
Oysters are very high in zinc. Three oysters provide 200% of your daily need. They also contain omega-3s, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
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