Foods that improve our State of mind

Did you know that our State of mind depends on, among other things, of our food? Our State of mind depends on the balance of our nervous system, and this need that we give you the necessary amounts of vitamins, minerals, etc.
In this article you will learn how to improve mood through food. Especially when we suffer States of anxiety, irritability, depression, stress, etc.

Cocoa

Chocolate is possibly one of the most sought after foods when we are in low mood States. The problem is that what we really need is the cocoa for its high content of magnesium, a mineral that directly nourishes our nervous system. In addition, cocoa also contains tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that carries a nerve signal that produces happiness. Thanks to magnesium and tryptophan is that we highlight this food to maybe improve the mood.
On the other hand, fats and sugars which contains chocolate does not benefit us at all, and why we recommend to consume pure cocoa (combined with infusions, vegetable drinks and desserts...) either dark chocolate with a high cocoa content.

Green leafy vegetables

The vegetables of green leaf as broccoli, chard, spinach or lettuce are also rich in magnesium, a mineral very deficit in our current feed since feed us pretty bad in general but also to the poor quality of food, which are very handicapped by the use of pesticides. Why try to consume daily vegetables of green leaf of ecological quality, both raw and cooked.

Avocado

The avocado is also rich in magnesium and many other minerals and vitamins. Healthy fats containing confers a very high nutritional power that makes it an essential food in our diet. We can eat it raw or salted, in salads, sauces, smoothies, etc.

Flax seeds

Flax seeds are one of the best sources of vegetable fatty acid Omega 3, which also feed our nervous system, and also our hair, nails and skin. Correctly for these benefits will have to take them freshly ground or in oil, which must be first cold pressing to retain their properties.

Sardines

We highlight this fish by sor high content of vitamin B12, an essential vitamin for nerve health. We find this vitamin in meat, fish and egg in general.

Brewer's yeast

This superfood is ideal for our nervous system, either to relax or to give vitality when necessary. Take a daily tablespoon of Brewer's yeast in the mornings, mixed with a little water, juice or yoghurt. In addition, it is also a food excellent for skin, hair and nails.

Oats

This excellent cereal has large property regulate our nervous system in the most natural way. If we suffered low mood States, of discouragement, depression or exhaustion, oats gives us energy and vitality. On the other hand, If we suffer anxiety or stress, it provides us with relaxing effects. Why oats is ideal in all cases and for all ages. We can take it in the form of drink of oatmeal, flakes, flour to make sweets, cream, added to soups and purees, for batter, etc.
It also tends to take in times of convalescence or before major physical or intellectual exercise.

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruit (lemon, Orange, lime, Tangerine, grapefruit) have antidepressant properties, but we should take them in the morning (except lemon, which can be taken at any time of the day), since they provide us with much vitality and could alter our rest.
We can also use these fruits peeling , leaving it dry and grinding, freezing it or by using it fresh for flavouring teas, sauces, salads, breads and desserts, since skin we find their greatest benefits.
We can also buy essential oils of these fruits and use them to flavor the rooms of our House. In this way, we'll see how they give us States more optimism and joy and also have a few delicious aromas.

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