Foods That Boost Your Mood

Not all foods are created equal.   Some foods hydrate while others suck you dry.  Some support weight loss while others promote weight gain and water retention. 

Now science proves that certain foods can Boost Your Mood.   Drew Ramsey, MD has spent his life studying the biochemistry of foods and how they affect overall health.  He even wrote a book about it.  You can learn more about the book HERE.  

1.    Swiss Chard:  This leafy green is packed with magnesium, a nutrient essential for biochemical reactions in the brain to boost your energy level.

2.    Grass fed lamb or beef:  Animals raised on grass pastures boast much higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA.  This happy fat beats back stress hormones and protects brain cells. 

3.   Chocolate.  Specifically dark chocolate provides a boost in concentration and mood.

4.    Asparagus:  This vegetable is one of the top plant-based sources of tryptophan, which serves as a basis for the creation of serotonin, one of the brain’s primary mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

5.    Tomatoes:  Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, a fat-soluble phytonutrient that helps protect vital brain fat, it also stops the build up of pro-inflammatory compounds linked to depression. 

6.     Pastured Eggs:  Loaded with mood-promoting omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, B vitamins, and iodide, and they will keep you full and energized. 

Enjoy, and may your foods but a smile on your face. 

(sourced from today.com & findings of Drew Ramsey)