Friday, February 11, 2011

Foods That Affect Mood

Foods That Affect Mood


Mental health and nutrition go hand in hand. Proper nutrition can help you combat negative emotion. Our mind continues to evolve with greater lucidity, only if we carefully nourish and exercise our body.
Jealous?  Stressed? Feeling low?
Mental health and nutrition go hand in hand. Proper nutrition can help you combat negative emotion. Our mind continues to evolve with greater lucidity, only if we carefully nourish and exercise our body.
FOODS TO CHILL OUT : Whole grain cereals, pulses, legumes, nut, fish, meat, eggs, milk, fruit and fresh vegetables.
What They Do : Rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin A, C, and E, lycopene, selenium, zinc, copper, manganese, which are anti-stress nutrients.
FOODS FOR BEING HAPPY : Try beetroot, cabbage, fruits and other fresh vegetables.
What They Do : Fibre in these foods ensure good bowel movement, checking irritability and temper.
FOODS TO GET ENERGIZED : Eat more of green vegetables, peas, pumpkin and broccoli.
What They Do : Iron, Manganese and Potassium counter anaemia and keep you peppy. Instant energy is also obtained when you eat simple carbohydrates like glucose.
FOODS TO BE CALM : Green vegetables like spinach, meat, seafood and bananas.
What They Do : Magnesium contained in these foods helps in fighting gloominess and confused state of mind.

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