1. 10 Foods
To Make You Happier
Here are the 10 best foods, that will make
you happy, and keep you healthy

2. We’ve all had a rotten mood. For many
people, eating food (such as junk food) can
make their health worse; which only worsens
their mood.
But what if there was food that was
healthy, and could also act as a natural anti-
depressant? There are foods that meet those
qualifications!

3. 1. Coconuts
Despite the fact that coconuts
are most commonly found in
unhealthy desserts, coconuts
do contain medium-chain
triglycerides. Medium-chain
triglycerides are special fats
that fuel better moods and
promote general brain-health.
Note: Coconut milk, on the
other hand, is actually pretty
unhealthy. Stick with
unsweetened coconut
shavings.

4. 2. Eggs
Contain moderate-to-large
amounts of Zinc, Vitamin B,
Iodine, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and
protein. Not only can eggs keep
you energized, they can also
keep you full (stomach-wise) for
longer!
A 2008 study in the “International
Journal of Obesity” found that
people who had eggs for breakfast lost
considerably more weight, compared to
those who ate bagels for breakfast.

5. 3. Cherry
Tomatoes
All tomatoes have a substance
known as lycopene. Lycopene is
an antioxidant that fights
inflammation in the brain and
generally protects the brain. For
best results, eat them with olive
oil; olive oil helps to increase the
absorption of lycopene.

6. 4. Honey
In regards to health,
honey is far better than regular
sugar. Honey contains
kaempferol and quercetin,
which helps to prevent
depression (and keep your
brain healthy) by reducing
inflammation in the brain. It
also won’t send your body into
“fat-storage” mode, like regular
sugar can, by having less of an
impact on blood-sugar levels.

7. 5. Asparagus
Asparagus has high levels of folate
and tryptophan. Low levels of folate have
been linked to depression in half of all
cases of depression, according to recent
research. Tryptophan is also used by the
brain to make serotonin, which is one of
the human brain’s main mood-stabilizing
neurotransmitters. Note: Turkey is also a
great source of tryptophan. While it has
been known to make people sleepy
during Thanksgiving, the tryptophan
requires calories in order to activate its
sedative-like effects.

8. 6. Greek Yogurt
Calcium – which Greek
yogurt has large amounts of
(more than milk) – helps a
person’s brain by causing it to
release happiness-inducing
neurotransmitters. Greek
yogurt also has more protein
than regular yogurt, which
makes weight-loss easier.

9. 8. Dark Chocolate
Yes, you read that correctly.
Dark chocolate has benefits that
milk and German chocolate do not
have. Dark chocolate improves the
blood-flow to the brain, and provides
an instant boost in concentration
and mood. This will help you to feel
more energetic and vibrant.
However, don’t go overboard: The
“Journal of Psychopharmacology”
says that all you need is a few
ounces of dark chocolate each day
to reap the benefits.

10. 9. Mussels
Mussels have moderate to high
amounts of Vitamin B12, Selenium,
Iodine, protein, and Zinc, while
being low in calories and fat. The
Iodine helps to, as previously
mentioned, support the thyroid
gland, which helps to regulate
mood and weight; the Selenium
and Zinc help the thyroid gland, as
well. The Vitamin B12 helps to
strengthen and insulate a person’s
brain cells, which keeps the brain
sharp over time.
Note: Be sure to eat farmed mussels
rather than wild mussels, as this will
not only benefit your health, but the
health of the environment as well.

11. 9. Blue Potatoes
Blue Potatoes aren’t exactly a
commonplace produce to find in a
grocery store. However, they have
powerful antioxidants known as
anthocyanins; anthocyanins provide
neuro-protective qualities, like
reducing the brain inflammation that is
commonly associated with
depression, and boosting short-term
memory. Your thyroid gland is
maintained, as well, by the iodine
found in the peel.

12. 10. Swiss Chard
This little-used vegetable
contains a lot of magnesium.
Magnesium is a nutrient that is a
vital part of the biochemical
reactions that increase energy
levels in the human body. A study
in 2009 in the “Australian and New
Zealand Journal of Psychiatry”
discovered that lower magnesium
levels were associated with higher
depression scores.

13. • Prof. Grigore Gheorghita
„Gheorghe Magheru” School
Caracal, jud. Olt, Romania
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