4 Foods That Can Naturally Boost Your Mood

Spring has finally arrived! This is a time when we naturally want to refresh and rejuvenate ourselves and our surroundings.  The winter blues may still be lingering, which creates the perfect opportunity to learn some natural tips and tricks on resolving the rest of those winter blues and enjoying the new season.  Here are four foods that naturally boost your mood and help you relax: 
 
Asparagus.  Asparagus is loaded with folic acid, which has been associated with stabilizing and boosting your mood.  One cup of asparagus offers two-thirds of your daily folic acid requirements.  Asparagus goes well with nearly any meal!  Sauté, steam, roast or grill it – it’s quick, simple and a delicious addition to your dinner. 
 
Avocado.  The numerous benefits that avocados boast make them a favorite addition to any meal.  A slice of avocado is chock-full of Vitamin B which is essential for healthy brain cells and nerves.  Also an excellent source of potassium and healthy fats, avocados hold many benefits that can assist in boosting your mood. 
 
Blueberries.  Although they are small, blueberries are a Vitamin C and antioxidant powerhouse.   These benefits are crucial in helping to protect against and repair cell damage.  Quercetin, an antioxidant found in abundance in blueberries, is an incredible natural anti-inflammatory. 
 
Almonds.  Munching on almonds is an age-old trick for reducing stress.  Almonds are high in Vitamins E and B2, both of which are great immune system boosters during stressful moments. Just a small handful of almonds can do wonders for your mood.
 
These are just a few of my favorite foods that can help boost your mood and keep stress at bay.  There are numerous others, such as spinach, oranges, fatty fish such as salmon, and more.  
 
What do you do when you feel the stress packing on?  Do you first reach for a comfort food that may not be helpful for your health?  It’s natural to feel this way, especially if you do not program yourself to think about healthy ways to combat your stress and elevate your mood.  This week be intentional about thinking of healthy ways to elevate your mood, using your own wisdom and a few of the tips above. What will you do the next time you need a mood boost?   
 
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Sara Wolfsen is a Certified Health & Lifestyle Coach who specializes in helping people make their own healthy changes by providing private health coaching, nutrition education and wellness classes, and gentle weight-loss guidance and support.  Schedule your complimentary coaching session and learn more online at www.sarawolfsen.com.