Chamomile tea
Teatime is the perfect remedy during stress time. In a recent study adults with mild to moderate levels of anxiety who took chamomile extract for eight weeks had greater reductions in anxiety than those who took a placebo. Plus, according to one medical center, chamomile upgrades sleep so that the body can get the rest it needs to fight with stressors.
Whole grain
There are friendly carbohydrates and there are bad ones, good carbohydrates help to fight depression and anxiety. This is one more reason why you should not fear carbs. Whole grain products have the extract of happiness… It provides energy and relieves you from constipation; you can’t have a hearty laugh if you’re exhausted. Selenium found in whole grains boosts immunity and fights free radicals. It is an effective way to ward off diseases; Selenium also relieves you from constipation, which leads to other problems.
Cheese
Cheese is fattening in large amounts and difficult to digest, but you can’t fight the cheesy and creamy flavors of this dairy product. You might be tempted to empty out the cheese can or generously sprinkle cheese over your pizza; no doubt it tastes yummy making you pile on the pounds. Therefore, quantity control is your best friend when it comes to cheese intake. But why is it so important? Because, cheese can make you happy if consumed in right amounts. Zinc is the main mineral that you need to ward off depression. Our body does not produce enough zinc, so cheese is a great source. It improves the texture of the hair and skin, helps in cell development and builds our cognitive responses.
Red beans
Consuming beans without cooking or soaking the right way can cause flatulence in some people, but beans are great sources of protein for vegetarians. In other words, red beans contain antioxidants far richer than blue berries. Amino acid in proteins and iron helps fight mental disorders. As the saying goes a healthy brain is a happy brain. Beans are great sources of magnesium. This mineral plays an important role in the body’s energy production. When you exercise, magnesium is distributed throughout the body to help energy molecules to get to where they are needed. A deficiency might cause you to get tired out more easily. If you regularly exercise, you need to know that you lose some magnesium through sweat. A cup of white beans has 135 milligrams of this nutrient and a cup of frozen peas delivers 33 milligrams.
Banana
The next time you feel down, eat as many bananas as you can, they provide energy, help in development of cells, and promote the health of your nervous system. If you are angry, irritated, depressed or stressed you are low in vitamin B, go and buy bananas as they are the source to get your daily dose of vitamin B.
Beetroot
They contain a lot of vitamins and nutrients which are responsible for fighting depression: Uridine, folate and magnesium. These minerals help in enhancing your mood since they work as neurotransmitters.
Oysters
As mentioned in the beginning, some food can stimulate glands to release certain hormones that improve the mind and body. In this case, oysters are an excellent source of iodine, zinc, selenium, all of which support the thyroid gland functions. Actually, this gland is helpful to stimulate happiness and responsible for healthy weight management.
