8 Healthy Foods That Lift Your Mood

Fatty fish

Your body cannot create omega-3 fatty acids on its own, so you have to get them through your diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential type of lipids.

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Dark chocolate

Chocolate has a lot of chemicals that improve mood.  Because sugar acts as a rapid supply of energy for the brain, it may elevate mood.

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Fermented foods

Kombucha, sauerkraut, yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and other fermented foods may help with gut health and mood.

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Bananas

You can make someone smile by giving them a banana.  They have a lot of vitamin B6, which is important for the synthesis of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.

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Oats

A whole grain that can lift your spirits throughout the morning is oats. They are delicious in granola, oatmeal, muesli, and overnight oats, among other recipes.

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Berries

A diet high in antioxidants may help control inflammation linked to depression and other mood disorders, while the exact process is unknown.

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Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are rich in fiber, good fats, and plant-based proteins. Nuts such as walnuts, cashews, peanuts, and pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds are other great sources.

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Coffee

Coffee's caffeine increases alertness and attention by blocking the brain receptors that cause fatigue, adenosine, a naturally occurring chemical.

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