Great Mood Boosters
People often find it hard to get in a better state of mind,
So I have come up with some ways that help me boost my mood and relax my mind.
I choose foods that are high in phytochemicals (these also
have disease-fighting properties, and nutrients including folate, vitamins B
and D and Omega-3) They help me deal with the trials of everyday anxiety.
OATMEAL: Fiber-rich carbs, particularly oatmeal or
whole-wheat or whole-grain bread, increase the feel-good chemical serotonin but
don’t break down as easily in your bloodstream as the refined sugar in desserts
does. As a result they don’t cause as much of a roller-coaster effect as
sweets, which give you energy. But then make you lethargic. You can crunch on
fiber-filled carbs that may alleviate tension, such as carrot sticks or apples
instead of chips or even pretzels.
Mixed Nuts
Peanuts, Cashews and almonds have an impressive amount of selenium, a mineral that’s been found to help elevate mood. Other high-in-selenium is egg yolks, fish (including tuna water) shellfish, and poultry. You should get 55 micrograms each day. A Brazil nut has 100 percent of your daily needs. *Don’t eat too many though because they are higher in fat than most other nuts.
Peanuts, Cashews and almonds have an impressive amount of selenium, a mineral that’s been found to help elevate mood. Other high-in-selenium is egg yolks, fish (including tuna water) shellfish, and poultry. You should get 55 micrograms each day. A Brazil nut has 100 percent of your daily needs. *Don’t eat too many though because they are higher in fat than most other nuts.
Fortified Cereal
Start your day off with a whole-grain cereal such as Cheerios or Raisin Bran. Those are especially good sources of B vitamins including folate, thiamin, B6, and B12, all of which help the brain produce serotonin. Other B filled choices include bananas, poultry and spinach.
Start your day off with a whole-grain cereal such as Cheerios or Raisin Bran. Those are especially good sources of B vitamins including folate, thiamin, B6, and B12, all of which help the brain produce serotonin. Other B filled choices include bananas, poultry and spinach.
Green Tea
Green tea contains an amino acid, theanine, which has been found to reduce tension and anxiety. Drinking two cups of brewed green tea during the day can promote relaxed alertness. However, because of the high caffeine its best to drink it in the morning or early afternoon.
Green tea contains an amino acid, theanine, which has been found to reduce tension and anxiety. Drinking two cups of brewed green tea during the day can promote relaxed alertness. However, because of the high caffeine its best to drink it in the morning or early afternoon.
Oatmeal (the old fashioned kind) is great for your milk supply too!!
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