Foods to boost Mood

It is usual to feel blue in winter when the view of brightening sun is even not expected in dreams. You are likely to face problem shaking off the gloominess of cold weather. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have a huge impact on your mood as well as energy level. When it comes to boosting your mood and energy level, there is a connection with food. Here we have mentioned some good food groups that will actually help boost your mind and body.

Make sure to add greens and grains to your diet. In a study conducted by the University of Kuopio in Finland concluded that leafy greens and fortified cereals are good for brain. The study also showed that eggs, fish, shellfish, dairy products can also help boost your mood. The same study in Finland further found that increasing the intake of spinach, lentils, berries oranges and avocados can have a positive result on your mood.

One great fruit to boost your mood is orange. Oranges are high in beta carotene and are highly recommended to maintain proper eyesight. Make it a point to drink tea during the cold months. Nothing is more soothing than a hot cup of tea. Surveys done by another study from Finland showed fewer incidences of depression and feeling down reported by Finns who drank tea everyday compared to Finns who didn’t drink tea regularly.

Deficiency of Vitamin D is seen more in people who live in parts of the world that has winter. A direct link between deficiency of vitamin D and depression was found in a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Milk and milk products are great source of vitamin D. However, that won’t help you if you are lactose intolerant. On the contrary you can choose a liquid vitamin D that gets directly absorbed into the body.

Despite having all these food, if you still face problem getting rid of winter blues, consult a doctor, nutritionist or naturopathic doctor to learn how you can incorporate these mood-enhancing foods.