foods to lift moods
There are a number of foods that are really good bad mood busters. They include: (1) leafy greens: spinach, chard, and collards are rich in folate, a B vitamin linked to mood disorders in people with deficiencies. B vitamin deficiency can make you feel irritable, and you need B vitamins to produce mood regulating neurotransmitters like seratonin, the body's feel-good chemical. (2) Nuts: walnuts and flax contain omega 3 fatty acids, and pumpkin and sunflower seeds have magnesium. Omega 3's have been shown to help depression, and magnesium helps relax the body an dsoothe the mind. Magnesium deficiency manifests as fatigue, irritability & mood swings. (3) Fish: Tuna has niacin, which is an anti-anxiety B vitamin. Salmon and sardines are high in Omega 3's, but you will get much more of these anti-depression fatty acids by taking fish oils. (4) Beans: stabilize glucose levels to help prevent mood swings, and are high in magnesium and the B vitamins listed above, which relax the body and mind.
2 Comments:
i love those "B"eeesss!
18/1/07 4:34 PM
i love them B's too! my most recent favorite is collard greens. i cover the entire pan with olive oil, throw in sliced garlic and when the oil is ready, i dump in my greens, put the lid on and set the burner on low. when they soften i add salt and a little lemon if i have it. i discovered that by sauteeing on low, the taste is much better. not sure if i kill all the vitamins that way but it tastes great.
how do other people prepare their greens?
gong
25/1/07 10:43 AM
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