Can Food Place you in a More happy Mood

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Ever wonder if food directly affects your mood? The answer is YES! Sure, you may feel sluggish after eating certain foods, but it actually goes far beyond that. There is actually good research which shows just how powerful the right foods and the wrong foods can affect you. Enjoy the video!

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How to eat foods to control moods and depression.
When you’re feeling blue, do you turn to friends like Ben & Jerry for comfort? Dietitian and author Elizabeth Somer shows you which foods really can lift your spirits and help control mood swings. Sadly, Chunky Monkey isn’t one of them.

Ellen Thomsen, Dietitian at CHI Health, talks about foods that can boost your mood..
For most of us, comfort foods tend to make us feel happy, think mashed potatoes and gravy or ice cream. Those foods are also high in calories and tend to be high in fat..
If sweet foods is what you crave, try a low-fat frozen yogurt or a small handful of dark chocolate chips. Those might satisfy your craving for not as many calories..
If salty is what you love, try something like some low-fat cheese and crackers or some unbuttered popcorn. It’ll give you that salty fix but save tons of fat.

Tips to help you explore the relationship between what you eat and how you feel. Improving your diet can help give you:
positive feelings.
clearer thinking.
more energy.
calmer moods.
Find out more http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mood/#.VcM6Tvm8Svy.
More tips from Mind:
5 ways to get moving and feel better https://youtu.be/M4p6TddpHSg.
8 relaxation tips to help you look after your wellbeing https://youtu.be/cyEdZ23Cp1E

What we eat can actually impact how we feel! Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Jessica Dogert is sharing which foods to reach for to give your mood a boost.

Fruits, vegetables, even chocolateEnza LoCascio, a registered dietitian with Lee Health, says focusing your diet on healthier foods and limiting processed foods can not only benefit your health, but it can also improve your mood. “There is a very strong correlation of overall diet and your mood. Some of the main foods that you should focus on are fruits and vegetables, omega 3 fatty acids, and even chocolate.”.
Fruits and vegetables contain flavonoids which are known for their antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Studies show flavonoids can also decrease your risk of developing depression. “There’s increasing evidence that shows a deficiency in omega 3 fatty acids may contribute to the development of mood disorders,” said LoCascio..
Omega 3 fatty acids are found in things like salmon, walnuts and flax seeds. “These fatty acids are crucial for the development and function of the central nervous system,” said LoCascio..
And if you really need a pick-me-up, health experts say treating yourself to a little chocolate can help to put you in a better mood. “We’re talking specifically dark chocolate, and dark chocolate contains polyphenols, which are very similar to flavonoids, found in your fruits and vegetables that are known for their anti-inflammatory effects,” she said..
Making sure you’re getting enough fruits and vegetables, physical activity, sleep, and even the occasional dark chocolate can help you feel better and put you in a better mood..
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A diet high in refined carbohydrates may lead to an increased risk for new-onset depression in postmenopausal women, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition..
The study by James Gangwisch, PhD, and colleagues in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center looked at the dietary glycemic index, glycemic load, types of carbohydrates consumed, and depression in data from more than 70,000 postmenopausal women who participated in the National Institutes of Health’s Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study between 1994 and 1998..
Consumption of carbohydrates increases blood sugar levels to varying degrees, depending on the type of food ingested. The more highly refined the carbohydrate, the higher its score on the glycemic index (GI) scale. The GI scale, which goes from 0-100, measures the amount of sugar found in the blood after eating. Refined foods such as white bread, white rice, and soda trigger a hormonal response in the body to reduce blood sugar levels. This response also may cause or exacerbate mood changes, fatigue, and other symptoms of depression..
The investigators found that progressively higher dietary GI scores and consumption of added sugars and refined grains were associated with increased risk of new-onset depression in post-menopausal women. Greater consumption of dietary fiber, whole grains, vegetables, and non-juice fruits was associated with decreased risk. This suggests that dietary interventions could serve as treatments and preventive measures for depression. Further study is needed to examine the potential of this novel option for treatment and prevention and to see if similar results are found in the broader population.