Feeling stressed out? Before you run to the cupboard to lay into the Twinkies, stop, take a breath and read this post. Here are seven foods to improve your bad mood.
Chocolate
Not only is it delicious, but it is known to reduce the stress hormones in your body. Go for the dark chocolate.
Spinach
Increase your energy and get rid of that sluggish feeling.
Apples & Peanut Butter
Get rid of that crankiness with a carbohydrate and some protein. This slows the digestion process and keeps your energy levels stable.
Salmon Burger
Toss out the anxiety with some omega-3 fatty acids. You’ll quickly boost your mood.
Green Tea
Sipping on this tea will calm your angry mood and provide clear concentration and focus.
Whole-Grain Cereal
Add some low-fat milk to this great snack and increase the serotonin in your body. It’s sure to lift you out of that sad state.
Egg-Salad Sandwich
Have the PMS blues? Adding the protein instead of running to the other carbohydrates we women crave before our monthly visitor will boost your serotonin levels.
For more detailed information on these seven mood-enhancing foods click here to view the complete article from Woman’s Day.
What foods help you increase your mood?
