One apple a day will definately keep your dark moods away
1. Oatmeal with berries and walnuts: Consider this the holy trinity of stress-busting snacks. Not only do oats help stabilize your mood, thanks to their B vitamins, berries provide a healthy dose of vitamin C which is great for keeping stress at bay while walnuts are packed with happiness-boosting omega-3s.
2. Mug of hot water with lemon: When you know your day is slammed, start the morning with this cleansing beverage. The water stimulates your intestines to move waste out of your body and lemon gives your body the acidic tartness it needs to help you wake up and start the day clear-headed.
3. Salmon sushi roll with brown rice: Fatty fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to benefit the heart and help protect it from stress-induced diseases. Also the fatty acid found in fish like wild salmon, mackerel or sardines can help regulate moods and promote brain health. Opting for brown rice over white adds a complex carb to your meal, meaning your serotonin levels, the hormone responsible for keeping you calm will get a hefty boost.
4. Dark Chocolate: Chocolate prompts the brain to release endorphins, or feel-good chemicals, and can lower blood pressure. Opt for snacks with 70 percent cacao or more, since higher cocoa content means more antioxidants and a bigger boost to your endorphin and serotonin levels.
5. Avocado Toast: Simple and trendy, avocado toast supplies a satisfying serving of healthy fats in the form of omega-3s, which are essential for boosting energy, and improve your learning ability, problem-solving and memory skills. Choose whole grain toast for the vitamin B boost, which converts amino acids into neurotransmitters for better brain function.
6. Apples: Well, they are super fruits and oneapple a day will keep your dark moods away. Snacking on the fruit for its phyto-nutrients will help produce anti-depressant neurotransmitters.
7. Chicken lettuce wraps: Spice up your classic lunch staple by swapping bread which can make you feel sluggish and bloated for lettuce. Dark greens will help you stay clear and relaxed, while the healthy dose of protein from chicken will maintain your focus and calm. Plus, they’re just more fun to eat.