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Feeling sluggish? Unmotivated? Just plan down? These foods are proven to be mood-boosters.
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Feeling sluggish? Unmotivated? Just plan down? These foods are proven to be mood-boosters.
They start with popcorn. Take it easy with the butter, but add some protein if you need an extra boost.
They start with popcorn. Take it easy with the butter, but add some protein if you need an extra boost.
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I would have never guessed it: pork! B vitamins fight stress, plus you get some choline which fuels brain power. Keep it lean though (i.e. avoid bacon, sausage, etc.)
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Hooray for coffee! Living in Seattle you can't really avoid it...but after noon they say switch to green tea or water.
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Diet soda? They recommend it as a coffee alternative.
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Eggs: and don't leave out the yolks; they contain lecithin, which works wonders for the brain cells.
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Hot cocoa? That's right: the phytochemicals found in natural, unprocessed cocoa beans are positive for lifting mood and lowering blood pressure. It can help you sleep, too.
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Chocolate: opt for dark chocolate with 70% cocoa or more, and stick to small amounts.
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Aw nuts! They have lots of benefits, from fighting Alzheimer's and depression to keeping you feel full longer in between meals. They also contain that choline stuff.
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Gobble gobble: eat your turkey because of its tryptophan content.
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Whole grains! Don't ban all carbs; whole grains help boost your mood. Fiber is great for you.
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Grape juice. Remember all that good stuff you've been hearing about red wine? Grape juice has similar properties. But make sure and get the 100% juice kind: lots of others contain little juice and too much sugar.
