If a single food was guaranteed to make
you instantly happy, stores would have to fight back the feverish
shoppers. Even though there are foods that are healthy, and can also act
as a natural anti-depressant. Here are the best foods that will make
you happy and be sure to eat a variety of these foods, rather than focus
on one magic bullet.
Swiss chard
Swiss-Chard is little used vegetable
that contains a lot of magnesium. This nutrient is a vital part of the
biochemical reactions which increase energy levels in the human body.
One study in 2010 in the Australian and New Zealand discovered that
lower magnesium levels are associated with higher depression scores.
Blue potatoes
Blue-potatoes are not
exactly a common place produce to find in every grocery store. However,
they contain powerful antioxidants, well known as anthocyanins; these
antioxidants provide neuron protective qualities, such as reducing the
brain inflammation, being commonly linked to depression, and increasing
short-term memory. Additionally, the iodine found in the peel maintains
your thyroid gland.
Mussels
Mussels have moderate to high amounts of
Selenium, Vitamin B12, protein, Iodine, and Zinc, while being low in
fat and calories. As previously mentioned, the Iodine helps to support
your thyroid gland and thus helps to regulate your mood and weight;
Selenium and Zinc help your thyroid gland, as well. The Vitamin B12
helps to insulate and strengthen a person’s brain cells, which keeps the
brain sharp for a long time. Be sure to eat farmed mussels rather than
wild ones. They will not only benefit your health, but also the health
of the environment.
Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate has benefits that German
chocolate and milk have not got. Dark chocolate improves the blood-flow
to your brain and provides an instant boost in mood and concentration.
This will help you to feel more vibrant and energetic. However, do not
go overboard! The experts say that all you need is a few ounces of dark
chocolate per day to reap all its benefits.
