Good Mood Foods
There are some specific foods to keep an eye on to boost your mood:
- Fruits and Vegetables — An apple a day keeps the doctor away–and maybe the psychiatrist, too. As noted, fruits and veg have been linked to higher levels of happiness.3
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids – This is the good stuff, found in foods like fish and nut oils. Low Omega-3 fatty acids have been correlated to depression and impulsivity. Getting plenty of this in your diet keeps your levels high, that’s a good thing.2
- Chocolate – As a special treat, chocolate may have properties that improve mood and even reduce tension. But remember, the key is to choose real chocolate (dark is best), and in moderation.2
Health Hack from the American Heart Association
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Health Hack ~ Healthy Eating at Home
DID YOU KNOW Cooking Your Own Meals Means a Healthier You.
Instead of eating out, cook at home. It’s easy to appreciate the convenience of eating out, but studies have shown that in comparison to meals prepared at home, eating out at both fast food or full-service restaurants are equally unhealthy in terms of calories, fat and sodium. By eating meals prepared at home, you will be able to save around 190 calories, 10 grams of fat and around 3-400 mg of sodium. Plus, this gives you another excuse to spend quality time with your loved ones.
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Wellness Tip ~ Broccoli is Your BFF
“Broccoli is the best produce option because it cleanses the liver and helps to fight cancer,” says Dr. Oz. To reap the most rewards, the doctor suggests cleaning and slicing cruciferous veggies (like broccoli) five to 10 minutes before cooking, and then steaming or microwaving them (instead of boiling) to help retain the most cancer-fighting compounds.
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Healthy Eating ~ Quote by Mark Hyman, M.D.
The fork is your most powerful tool to change your health and the planet; food is the most powerful medicine to heal chronic illness.
Mark Hyman, M.D.
Today’s Quote on Healthy Eating by Edison
The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.
