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“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”
- Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story
We’ve heard the expression “you are what you eat.” When it’s crunch time, we tend to engage in all sorts of unhealthy habits that further increase our stress levels. That pizza? Bad idea. If your anxiety is spiraling out of control, food should be your ally, not your enemy. So if you find yourself cranky, tired and even clinically depressed, try these 11 mood-boosting foods.
1. MILK
Your brain needs an amino acid called tryptophan in order to make serotonin, a neurotransmitter nicknamed the brain’s Prozac, thanks to its happy-making and calming effect. Prozac works by conserving the brain’s serotonin, but tryptophan helps you make more of your own. Milk also contains antioxidants that help destroy free radicals associated with stress. Have some skim milk with your cereal for breakfast or pour yourself a tall, cold glass and use it as an excuse to scarf down a few chocolate chip cookies.
2. CHOCOLATE
Chocolate contains a host of chemicals to brighten your mood, including anadamine, a neurotransmitter that targets the same parts of the brain as THC, the active ingredient in cannabis. But chocolate contains such minuscule levels of anadamide, you’d need to eat kilos of it in order to make any impact on the amount that’s circulating in the brain naturally. So, why does chocolate give us the buzz it does? Scientists believe other chemicals in chocolate cause anadamide to hang around in the brain for longer, enhancing its stimulant effect. The sweet stuff also boosts our levels of endorphins, the brain’s natural happy hormones.
3. WHOLE-GRAIN RICE OR PASTA
It’s a good thing carbohydrates are finally back in style now that everyone has realized those low-carb diets were a bunch of hooey. Eating carbohydrates boosts serotonin levels (thus have a calming, soothing effect), and slow-release ‘complex’ carbs keep you sustained, helping you to stay mellow and preventing between-meals rattiness. While all carbs will give you this kick, stick to whole-grain bread, rice and pasta. Simple carbs like white bread and pastries will only give you a momentary boost followed by a crash, and they will make you pack on the kilos. On the other hand, whole grains (complex carbs) are digested more slowly and will thus keep you feeling fuller — and conceivably happier — for a longer period of time.
4. MACKEREL
A study in Finland found that people who eat more fish are 31 percent less likely to suffer from depression. Oily fish like mackerel are the best source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, which help prevent the blues. They boost serotonin levels and also enhance your brain’s receptiveness to the neurotransmitter. High-dose omega-3 supplements can even help patients suffering from clinical depression. Most types of fish are also replete with all-important B vitamins, particularly the renowned stress fighters B6 and B12. In fact, B12 is one of the most important vitamins involved in the synthesis of the “happy” brain chemical serotonin.
5. BROCCOLI
Yet another food that is chock-full of stress-relieving B vitamins, broccoli has the added benefit of containing folate (folic acid), which is also part of the B vitamin family. And since low levels of folate have been linked to depression in many studies, including research following thousands of people in Finland and California, it stands to reason that if you keep your folate levels up, you’re less likely to be down in the dumps.
6. COFFEE
Caffeine is the world’s most popular psychoactive drug. It boosts metabolism and energy levels, making you feel more alert by interfering with the action of drowse-inducing adenosine in the brain. It also manipulates the same channels in the brain as amphetamines, activating the brain’s pleasure centers. There recently was a study from Brazil finding that people who drink coffee with milk each day are less likely to have depression. On the flip side, it’s clear that coffee isn’t for everyone. Its legendary jolt in excess doses — that is, more than whatever your individual body can tolerate — can increase nervousness, hand trembling, and cause rapid heartbeat.
7. TURKEY
Turkey is high in phenylalanine, an amino acid which the brain converts to dopamine, a neurochemical that elevates mood and motivation and prevents depression. A study published in a German psychiatry journal showed that phenylalanine was as effective as an antidepressant drug. As well as turkey, phenylalanine is found in most protein foods, so eat them when you want to feel sharper. The addition of protein to a meal will also help slow the absorption of carbohydrate in the blood. This can help leave you feeling upbeat and productive for hours after eating.
8. LIVER
Liver is one of the richest sources of vitamin B6, which you need to convert the phenylalanine from the protein you’re eating to mood-enhancing dopamine and buzzy adrenaline. If you don’t get enough vitamin B6, you’ll probably feel low, and stress depletes your levels further. If the thought of liver doesn’t exactly boost your mood, get your vitamin B6 from brown rice or other whole grains.
9. BLUEBERRIES
These little blue miracle workers are jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, which are potent stress busters. Because your brain consumes so much oxygen, oxidants do heavy damage there, and those antioxidants will help pick off the free radicals that wear away at your memory. As an added bonus, they’re low in calories, so they won’t make you blimp-like. Blueberries are also a good source of fiber, which can help relieve the cramps and constipation that can occur in times of stress.
10. BRAZIL NUTS
Brazil nuts are the number one source of the mineral selenium, which helps maintain your mood and prevent depression. Although scientists haven’t figured out exactly how, it seems that selenium is essential for maintaining a happy mood — it’s so important that when the body’s stock is being run down, the brain is the last organ to give up its stash. These crunchy little dudes are also packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. B vitamins and magnesium are involved in the production of serotonin, which helps regulate mood and relieve stress. Zinc has also been shown to fight some of the negative effects of stress, while vitamin E is an antioxidant that destroys the free radicals related to stress and heart disease.
11. ANY FOOD THAT TASTES GOOD!
Eating food that tastes good stimulates the production of endorphins — the painkilling peptides that bind to the brain’s opioid receptors, triggering the same kind of reaction as opiate drugs such as the painkiller codeine, and heroin. So eat the things you enjoy for a natural — and legal — high!
Now take a deep breath, chill out and go make yourself a snack.
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When did low-carb diets become “a bunch of hooey”? The anabolic diet is still very popular, especially with bodybuilders. Studies have shown that those on high-fat / low-carb diets lost as much weight as those on low-fat / high-carb diets (actually a little less), with a lower chance of stomach cancers.
Don’t forget to add some capsaicin to your breakfast. This is the active ingredient in cayenne peppers. The “virtual pain” causes a significant dopamine boost.
Great list, I love all of those things! Kind of funny that the study looking at fish consumption was done in Finland… do any of them really not eat fish?!
Also, the name of the endogenous cannabinoid neurotransmitter is anandamide, coming from ananda (”bliss” in sanskrit, says Wikipedia), and amide. Just thought you’d like to know!
“Kind of funny that the study looking at fish consumption was done in Finland… do any of them really not eat fish?!”
And yet we aren’t exactly known as “the happy people”.
Turkey?!?!?! Last time I checked, turkey was also high in tryptophan, another amino acid that stimulates serotonin production, which is partially responsible for that sleepy feeling you get after Thanksgiving dinner. Eat turkey, get sleepy. How is that mood lifting?
[...] Kick Start Your Day With These 11 Mood-Lifting Foods at Personal Development with Ririan Project (tags: food health nutrition lifehacks list advice lifehack) [...]
I read a great ‘diet’ plan in the Bible of all places.
“All things in moderation”
ALL THINGS : We are omnivores and countless studies indicate that we should pretty much consume some of everything at some point.
MODERATION : Dont consume more calories than you burn.
What else do we need to know? Oh yeah, since we all don’t work manual labor 10 hours a day, don’t forget that you still NEED to work your body. Play a sport 3-4 times a week, run, or join a gym.
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[...] Can the right foods improve your mood? The Ririan Project claims that they can. In a recent weblog post, they list eleven foods that can improve your attitude and boost your emotions. For example, blueberries are packed with vitamin C which can alleviate stress, and brazil nuts contain selenium which can prevent depression. See also these ten foods that boost your health. Kick Start Your Day with these 11 Mood Lifting Foods [Ririan Project] [...]
Yea! My venti mocha hits #1, 2 & 6 on the list - No wonder it makes me feel better (if a bit poorer)
[...] Can the right foods improve your mood? The Ririan Project claims that they can. In a recent weblog post, they list eleven foods that can improve your attitude and boost your emotions. For example, blueberries are packed with vitamin C which can alleviate stress, and brazil nuts contain selenium which can prevent depression. See also these ten foods that boost your health. Kick Start Your Day with these 11 Mood Lifting Foods [Ririan Project] [...]
Besides it’s wonderfull flavor and taste chocolate has no antidepressant effect.
http://ectweb.blogspot.com/2007/07/is-chocolate-antidepressant.html
Regards,
Dr Shock
[...] Can the right foods improve your mood? The Ririan Project claims that they can. In a recent weblog post, they list 11 foods that can improve your attitude and boost your emotions. For example, blueberries are packed with vitamin C, which can alleviate stress, and Brazil nuts contain selenium, which can prevent depression. See also these 10 foods that boost your health. Kick Start Your Day with these 11 Mood Lifting Foods [Ririan Project] [...]
[...] Can the right foods improve your mood? The Ririan Project claims that they can. In a recent weblog post, they list 11 foods that can improve your attitude and boost your emotions. For example, blueberries are packed with vitamin C, which can alleviate stress, and Brazil nuts contain selenium, which can prevent depression. See also these 10 foods that boost your health. Kick Start Your Day with these 11 Mood Lifting Foods [Ririan Project] [...]
[...] Click here to read their post. They give their reasoning behind each item on the list, so it’s worth the click. [...]
I followed your advice and threw all these in the blender together believing you that this would be a great way to start the day, but the taste was disgusting and I was ill all morning.
Just kidding
[...] One of the coolest articles I’ve seen in the course of my info-gathering is by Ririan of The Ririan Project, the life development blog. He outlines 11 foods he claims will boost your mood and the reasons why. While I don’t quite agree with all of the claims, take a look for yourself and here are the best choices: [...]
[...] Kick Start Your Day With These 11 Mood-Lifting Foods MILK, CHOCOLATE, WHOLE-GRAIN RICE OR PASTA, MACKEREL, BROCCOLI, COFFEE, TURKEY, LIVER, BLUEBERRIES, BRAZIL NUTS, and of course, ANY FOOD THAT TASTES GOOD! (tags: Food Mood) [...]
My most favorite in the list is CHOCOLATE!. It’s the best comfort food of all. Next is coffee. I drink 3 cups of brewed or mocha latte a day. Those 2 are incomparable!
[...] Can the right foods improve your mood? The Ririan Project claims that they can. In a recent weblog post, they list 11 foods that can improve your attitude and boost your emotions. For example, blueberries are packed with vitamin C, which can alleviate stress, and Brazil nuts contain selenium, which can prevent depression. See also these 10 foods that boost your health. Kick Start Your Day with these 11 Mood Lifting Foods [Ririan Project] [...]
About milk, I have noticed that many people among my friends, relatives and colleagues apparently do not digest it well, they get all kind of ‘mucus’ thing in their nose, lite discomfort in the joints, etc.
Most of the time, this may come from the fact that milk has to be cooked properly. Here’s a page I think that says it all:
http://mapi.com/en/newsletters/ayurveda_&_milk.html
Hope this help.
Mood Lifting Foods…
Dieting can affect your mood. Here is an article that I found which looks at mood lifting foods. The key for me lies in point 11 Eating food that tastes good stimulates the production of endorphins — the painkilling peptides…
[...] Ririan Project has a great article covering 11 food types that help to boost your mood. It does unfortunately include brocolli and liver, but thankfully there is chocolate too [...]
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[...] Kick Start Your Day With These 11 Mood-Lifting Foods at Personal Development with Ririan Project [...]
[...] Kick Start Your Day With These 11 Mood-Lifting Foods at Personal Development with Ririan Project [...]
Coffee drinkers should be aware of the ‘flip side’
Turkey does contain both tryptophan and phenylalanine, but despite the rumors of causing sleep, it doesn’t actually cause you to become sleepy. That has more to do with your metabolizing all the food you ate at Thanksgiving dinner.
Additionally, because Tryptophan is one of the *least* prevalent amino acids and because amino acids compete with one another for entry into the brain, simply eating foods high in Tryptophan ill not increase happiness or Serotonin production. If the foods you add to your diet are also high in phenylalanine, the competition will cancel out the effects of adding these foods.
To be more effective, increase Tryptophan, decrease phenylalanine, and stay off artificial sweeteners /diet drinks. They are *very* high in phenylalanine.
Also, the supplement 5-HTP you can find in you local grocery is a form of Tryptophan and can be added to your diet. However, it’s best to consult a doctor about adding 5-HTP in order to make sure you get a correct dosage to avoid any problems… especially with digestion.
No wonder I’m so happy, Milky coffee and a blueberry muffin in the morning ftw
[...] According to the Environmental News Network, chocolate is absolutely not addictive. It’s just tasty. This leads to further contentions that food addiction is a myth, and that compulsive overeating is still driven by social and psychological factors. (And as a compulsive overeater, I have to add a “duh!” to that). Ririan Project recommends 11 foods to start your day with to boost your mood. (Found via Lifehacker) I can vouch forthe power of coffee and blueberries, but considering what a liver does, it raises some questions. Why Harvard Wants You to Be Unhealthily Thin is a must read, just because it explains where so much of the diet and fashion industry’s aggressive and often abusive insistence on size 0 comes from. (Found via Monkeyfilter). It’s really summed up quite simply: people die from being too thin. People suffer from being too fat - and the suffering in most cases is purely social. Suffering can be resolved; death cannot. [...]
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[...] Já o povo sabia que a alimentação é importante. Infelizmente, à uns anos atrás, mesmo sabendo isto, passavam uma fome desgraçada. Era o tempo do regime salazarista que, felizmente, já lá vai (e espero bem que não volte). Quem quer ter ou manter uma boa forma física tem que ter uma boa alimentação; só o exercício físico não chega. Mas uma boa alimentação também é importante para uma boa saúde mental e o blog Ririan Project tem algumas sugestões para uma alimentação amiga do cérebro. Há determinados alimentos, como o chocolate, que ajudam a aumentar a boa disposição, outros que têm um efeito semelhante ao prozac, como é o caso do leite - especial ou não, o que interessa é que não esteja estragado. Em vez de tomar antiolíticos e anti-depressivos, que nos fazem catar belas melodias, tais como “Said - said - said: I remember when we used to sit in the government yard in trenchtown, oba - obaserving the ypocrites as they would mingle with the good people we meet. Good friends we have, oh, good friends weve lost along the way. In this great future, you cant forget your past; so dry your tears, I seh.”, comam bem. [...]
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[...] It’s instance to ditch the excessive supplements and energy drinks and start using natural foods to increase energy and elevate mood. It doesn’t take much, and you’ll be feeling better and have more energy to take on your next project. Kick-start your day with these 11 mood-lifting foods: [...]
Very interesting thought provoking article! mb OK
Hey- Hey Hey Da Fanza Says, That this is good FOOD for our modern Americano Man!!
Found Chocolate, for the most part….from what the Fonz has a seen that a Da Ladies dig the chocolat^e… and well men just chow the stuff.. well the funny pieces that are left in the box if ya dig me man. Looks like we need to consider our anciestrial desires and dig in and have the ‘ole corned beef and cabbage, too!
HEY -HEY- WRITE ABOUT THIS STUFF..It is helpful and boys don’t forget to pop a certs after the cabbage, and Oh this new “StarBUCKS Coffee,too
Later on from Da Fonz
[...] November 5, 2007 at 7:37 am · Filed under Food, Happiness, Healing, Health, Living, Stress, Yummies Are you anxious? Stressed? Cranky? Tired? Depressed? Let food be your ally, not your enemy. By eating the right foods, you can improve your mood. For example, blueberries are packed with vitamin C, which can alleviate stress, and Brazil nuts contain selenium, which can prevent depression. When you’re stressed, over-worked and in a rush, instead of reaching for pizza and beer, boost your health with antioxidant-packed and nutrient-rich snacks. [...]
[...] The blog also has lots of other great tips including 11 Mood-Lifting Foods Technorati Tags: depression, cure, tips, treatment, chemical-free, toxic, feel, good, healthy, alternative, options, ideas, naturalShare This Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]
[...] The Ririan Project lists the top eleven foods to help you relieve stress and lift your mood, such as blueberries and chocolate. Personally, number eleven is my favourite. What’s yours? Are there other foods that calm you down that’s not on the list? Comment away. Subscribe in a reader [...]
This year my wife decided to have a dry run thanksgiving day to test out her recipes. We soaked the bird in a brine solution she got at William Sonoma it really kept it moist. OMG, the turkey was so good and I get to do it again in a few days!
[...] Kick Start Your Day With These 11 Mood-Lifting Foods - bo przecież śniadanie to najważniejszy posiłek dnia. Warto więc chyba skupić się na tym, co wtedy jemy. [...]
[...] (Source): If you find yourself cranky, tired and even clinically depressed, try these mood-boosting foods. [...]
[...] Eat better. Studies have shown that foods can have a huge impact on not only our physical well-being but our moods as well. Try incorporating foods like milk, chocolate, whole grains, blueberries and fish in your diet, as they have been shown to have a marked effect on anxiety and stress levels. [...]
[...] For more mood lifting foods check out the Ririan Project. http://ririanproject.com/2007/08/29/kick-start-your-day-with-these-11-mood-lifting-foods/ Tags:Anxiety, Depression, Mental Disorders Mental Health [...]
Thanks for sharing
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I’d prefer reading in my native language, because my knowledge of your languange is no so well. But it was interesting! Look for some my links:
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