We all get down from time to time and there are loads of techniques to help us deal with it.  Including time which, of course, is a great healer.

But in recent years it has been suggested that different foods can actually improve your mood.  Because food can affect your brain chemistry and metabolism it can have an impact on your energy and mood.

It is worth bearing in mind that it not just the food itself which counts.  Many dieticians have suggested that regular and substantial breakfasts are important.  So the old adage “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dine like a pauper” may not be a cliché.

In this blog we suggest a number of different food stuffs which may  make you happier.  You may consider the following:-

• Salmon and other Omega 3 rich oily fish can boost your mood.
• Kale and green leafy vegetables– a great source of folic acid.
• Go for antioxidant foods, like beans and green tea, in a big way.  For more information check out our antioxidants blog at https://patienttalk.org/?p=252
• Dark chocolate helps boost endorphins and thus a sense of well-being.  But don’t go overboard because it could end up on your waist.
• Eggs which are a fab source of Vitamin D.  Please have a look at https://patienttalk.org/?p=300

Obviously there are loads of other foods which can help.  What have you tried and how did it work out?

Please add your suggestions and talk about your experiences in the comments box below.

Thanks very much in advance.