Moody are We? Tame that Tantrum. Foods that Alleviate Some of the Common Moods...

Mood Foods

Your brain depends on a variety of nutrients to keep itself balanced. Here's the scoop on 6 snacks that will help kick your mind into gear!

Your Mood: ANXIOUS
Your food: PROTEIN! Eating between 4 and 5 ounces of protein helps your brain create dopamine and norepinephrine, neurochemicals that keep you alert.

Your Mood: STRESSED
Your food: NUTS and SEEDS! Stress hormones deplete your body's supply of magnesium, reducing your stress coping abilities and reduces your risk for developing high blood pressure.

Your Mood: RESTLESS
Your food: CARBS A 1/2 HOUR BEFORE BED! The carbs will induce your body to create serotonin, a neurochemical that makes you feel relaxed. Make sure it's fat free, because fat will slow the process of boosting serotonin levels.

Your Mood: DEPRESSED
Your food: FISH. A study in Finland found that people who ate more fish are 31% less likely to suffer from depression.

Your Mood: INSECURE
Your food: CHOCOLATE (IN THIS CASE I WANT TO BE INSECURE ALLLL THE TIME HAHAH)
Chocolate contains a host of chemicals to brighten your mood, including anadamine which targets the same receptors as THC which produces a cozy, euphoric feeling.

Your Mood: FLUSTERED/FORGETFULNESS
Your food: FRUITS N VEGGIES! Antioxidants from the most colorful fruits and veggies help pick off free radicals that wear away at your memory.