Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

Need a Mood Boost? Eat This.

While we know bad moods can lead to bad eating habits; it’s also true that bad eating habits can lead to bad moods.

Food can impact our moods because of two factors. First, the nutrients are the building blocks for everything in our body, including mood-regulating “neurotransmitters.” Second, what we eat affects our blood sugar levels, which also impact our moods.

There is a list of common healthy foods that have positive impacts on our mood. But some junky ones make us feel better sometimes too. Once we see this is as temporary (industry engineers processed food is designed to hit those “pleasure centers”), we can ditch those.

Plus, I have a super-easy dessert or snack recipe for you too. Especially if you crave the mood boost from sweets.

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9 stress-busting foods for teens

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How to Improve Gut Health

How to Improve Gut Health

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I spill the beans on gut health in my newest post here.

All About Digestive Enzymes

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How Do I Know if I Have a Leaky Gut?

Do you have gut issues (i.e., pain, bloating, gas, etc.), skin issues (i.e., acne, eczema, dry skin, etc.), allergies, or autoimmune disease? Do you suffer from Crohn’s, colitis, celiac disease, or IBS?

Leaky gut – What it is? How does it happen? What are the symptoms? What to eat and cut out of your diet to help soothe it.
All of these in a jam-packed post for you.

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4 Common Weight Loss Myths Busted

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5 Ways to Make Cooking More Fun

5 Ways to Make Cooking More Fun

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Water – How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

Water – How Much Do I Really Need to Drink?

Water is essential for life. You can only survive a few days without it. And being hydrated is essential for health. I could argue that water is the most essential nutrient of them all. Water is needed for every cell and function in your body. Water is a huge part ..Continue Reading