Today lets look at a summary of the health/mood improving benefits of a few easy to add foods. For the entire article go to http://www.organicgardening.com/cook/11-instant-mood-boosting-foods?page=0,3.
Mussels:
B12 (brain protection), Zinc, Iodine, Selenium
Swiss Chard:
Magnesium
Blue Potatoes:
Anthocyanadins (antioxidant, neuro-protective, anti-inflammatory), Eat the skin for Iodine.
Grass-fed Lamb: grass-fed has higher levels of beneficial compounds
CLA (anti-inflammatory, decrease stress hormones), Heme-Iron.
Dark Chocolate:
Improve blood flow to the brain, concentration, mood.
Greek Yogurt: pasture-fed cattle has higher levels of beneficial compounds
Calcium, probiotics, higher in healthy fats, CLA.
Asparagus:
Tryptophan, folate
Honey: both of these reduce inflammation
Quercetin, Kaempferol
Cherry Tomatoes: take with olive oil to increase absorption of Lycopene
Lycopene (protects brain fat and is anti-inflammatory)
Pastured Eggs: pasture-fed chicken eggs have higher levels of beneficial compounds
Omega 3 fatty acids, Zinc, B vitamins, Iodide
Enjoy
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