FOODS FOR TEN DIFFERENT MOODS

FOODS FOR TEN DIFFERENT MOODS

 

1. Fear

·         Folate (i.e. vitamin B) deficiency causes irrational fears and anxiety.

·         Snacking on avocado helps overcome this deficiency.

2. Anger

·         Omega-3 deficiency causes aggressive behaviour of adults and children.

·         Zinc deficiency also increases anger in women.

·         Take walnuts and flaxseeds for zinc and Omega-3 fatty acids.

3. Love

·         Foods rich in zinc stimulate the libido and enhance desire.

·         Oysters are a famous aphrodisiac for their high zinc content.

·         Otherwise opt for shellfish, pine nuts or pumpkin seeds.

4. Shyness

·         Foods containing tryptophan (an essential amino acid) make people feel more confident.

·         Good sources of tryptophan include meat (particularly chicken), fish such as salmon and tuna, and legumes.

5. Heartbreak

·         Dark chocolate contains relaxing magnesium, calming anandamide and mood-boosting phenylethylamine.

6. Anxiety

·         The calming effects of chamomile in herbal tea help calm your nerves, if you are feeling anxious and jittery.

7. Stress

·         Eating blueberries helps when you are tired and stressed out, as they are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which lower the high levels of stress and their harmful effects.

8. “Brain fog”

·         Green tea helps maintain alertness by regulating blood sugar levels, and cut risk of dementia.

·         As 80% of the brain is made up of water, drinking any fluids will also help keep it hydrated.

9. Sadness

·         Oily fish, like wild salmon and tuna, are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12, which remove depression, negativity and mood swings.

10. Lethargy

·         Drinking beetroot juice can revive your energy levels during lethargy or lack of sleep.

·         Beetroot has high sugar content and energizing nutrients like magnesium and vitamin C.

·         Drinking beetroot juice also enables people to exercise longer.