<i></i> <i></i> <i></i> 0<p><img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/3548.jpg"/></p> <p>Mental health is a very important thing that can effect one person’s life in so many ways. If your mental health is good there is a more positive edge to your life, if your mental health is bad negativity is bound to creep up on you. There are many ways to take care of your mental health. Going to a therapist if you feel disturbed, going to a psychiatrist if you feel more than disturbed.</p> <p>Some people don’t go to a therapist or psychiatrist for a few reasons, and for those people we have come up with the best ultimate solution. Food!</p> <p>A healthy you equals to a happier you! How to make that possible? Well try these 15 different foods to boost your mood! Not only are they good for your mood they are good for your body and the healthier your body is the healthier your mood is.</p> <p>So without any further ado here are the top 15 types of foods that will boost your mood:</p> <h2>Oranges</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1694.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Oranges are not only tangy and sweet, they contain vitamin C, something that is known to lower depression and anxiety. There was a women who used to have two helpings of citrus every day and reduced her chances of getting depressed by 18 percent!</p> <h2>Kale</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1695.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Kale has become really popular in this day and age. It can be seen being grinded into smoothies and being embedded into cheese to make wonderful dishes.</p> <p>Little did you know that this little leafy friend contains B6, Vitamin C and Potassium! All of which have known to boost your level of happiness.</p> <h2>Brown Rice</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1696.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Are you a big fan of white rice? Well it is time to trade up. Brown rice is so much better than white rice in so many ways. Not only is it extremely healthy, it is gluten free and a gluten free diet has been known to reduce depression and anxiety.</p> <h2>Lentils</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1697.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>There are a billion different types of lentils out there and one of them is bound to make your taste buds tingle. Why are lentils important? Well Lentils have been known to be extremely high in proteins, and high proteins are known to reduce depression and anxiety in a person.</p> <h2>Coffee</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1698.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Ever wonder how Starbucks got popular? Well it is not hard to guess that since it does sell good coffee it must really be beneficial for the business and for the people. No matter how overpriced people are willing to spend so much money on a good cup of coffee because consuming caffeine is related to reducing depression and anxiety in a person. A cup of coffee every morning is encouraged for this particular reason.</p> <h2>Chanterelle Mushrooms</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1699.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Vitamin D from the sun, upon being consumed can make you a tad bit sunnier too. What happens when you don’t want the vitamin D from the sun because it comes with skin cancer? Well why not try some delicious mushrooms.</p> <p>Not only are these vegan friendly but they are good for your daily intake of vitamin D too!</p> <h2>Walnuts</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1700.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Want to crack open the secret to happiness? Take a hammer and crack some walnuts because that is where you will find it! Containing Omega 3 fatty acids Walnuts have the tendency to make you feel happy overall as they promoted healthier fat in your body as well as your heart!</p> <h2>Tuna</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1701.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>We know what you are thinking, it does not make you happy to look at tuna but you need to give it a try by eating it. Seeing is not always believing. This fish is known to be one of the best food mood boosters sold in the market! Tuna has a 1000 milligrams of Omega 3 supplementation which is a good amount to boost your mood! Although we don’t recommend eating it too much because it can give a rise to your mercury level which is not good.</p> <h2>Broccoli</h2> <p>Shutterstock</p> <p>All those memes about broccoli being good for you as a child are finally coming true. Make your meal a happy meal by just adding a few bits of broccoli to it! These contain what we like to refer to as the mood booster Vitamin C, which is definitely good for you! So start adding these tiny trees to your meal and see your mood improve considerably.</p> <h2>Chia Seeds</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1702.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>A key to instant happiness? Chia seeds is the way to go. Add them to a drink or to your food you’ll feel the positivity coursing in your bloodstream in no time! These contain Omega 3 which can kick your depression to the curb for the day. Not only do they make your brain happy but your excretory system is satisfied as well because of the high fiber these seeds provide!</p> <h2>Peaches</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1703.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Here is something to make you feel peachy! Have some peaches. Either make a smoothie out of it or just eat them straight up, these are amazing for your mood and your taste buds! Not only are these loaded with beta carotene but vitamin C as well! A sweet way to reduce your anxiety and depression.</p> <h2>Blue potatoes</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1704.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>These might sound like they need to be hunted down and they do also sound like they don’t taste the best but the uniqueness can really add to the flavor! The reason they are even that color is because of the anti-oxidants present in their system which help reduce or completely kill mood killing swelling in the brain! How cool is that? Not only are they beneficial to help you with your anxiety and depression but their skin is good for regulating your thyroid as well!</p> <h2>Dark chocolate</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1705.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Here is one y’all have to love particularly. It is not a myth that chocolate helps make women happy especially when they are on their period. The cocoa present in the chocolate is known to boost your mood instantly, making your insides all fuzzy and warm. Dark chocolate has the most amount of cocoa in it which can be very beneficial for your body and brain!</p> <h2>Greek yogurt</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1706.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>This dairy product has more benefits than you would have guessed. Not only is it rich in calcium it is good for your brain too! Pair it with some other healthy fruit and you have basically found yourself the elixir of life! The calcium in the yogurt alerts the neurotransmitters which boost your mood and make you happy! Not to mention protein in the yogurt is also known to boost your mood so you are getting the best and most natural forms of anti-depressants in one cup!</p> <h2>Honey</h2> <img src="https://cdnone.netlify.com/db/2017/12/word-image-1707.jpeg"/>Shutterstock <p>Honey is amazing and has many health benefits to it. Not to mention it can make your mood as sweet as it tastes! The compounds that make up honey are known to lower brain inflammation which basically helps you ward off depression because a healthy brain equals to a healthy you!</p> <p>Also this amazing fact about honey is that it won’t store as fat in your body which will not equal to obesity which in turn will make you happy because you do feel good about yourself.</p> <p>This shows honey is a good mood generator in more ways than one!</p> <i></i>