05/22/2026
It’s easier to face the world when your spirits are high, but it’s hard to be in a good mood when you’re feeling hungry or if your body is lacking key nutrients. Studies have shown there are quite a few things we can do, food-wise, to help stabilize our moods.
1. Include more omega-3 fatty acids. A good source of this nutrient is fish, ground flaxseed, canola oil, cauliflower, red kidney beans, and broccoli.
2. Eat a balanced breakfast. Include lots of fiber, some lean protein, and healthy (unsaturated) fats to balance out your whole-grain carbohydrates every single morning.
3. Eat more selenium-rich foods like tuna, shellfish, saltwater and freshwater fish, pork, chicken, eggs, tofu, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, pinto beans, whole wheat bread, brown rice, and oatmeal.
4. If you are overweight, lose weight gradually.
5. Boost your serotonin levels. There are several components of food that may influence the serotonin levels in our brains, including:
a. Tryptophan is in almost all protein-rich foods. In addition, eating carbohydrates can help tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier
b. Carbohydrates – be sure to choose nutrient dense carbs like those found in whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.
c. (folate) –Folate-rich foods include Brussels sprouts, spinach, romaine lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, beans (lentils, pinto, black, navy, kidney), beets, orange juice, papaya, and tofu.
Read more at: https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/foods-to-uplift-your-mood
