7 Mood Boosting Foods

It was a teaser!

We had a day or two of 50-degree weather in Michigan and then BAM – SNOW!

We expect those random snow days until May but they're never easy. The length of gray skies, bone chilling temperatures, and lack of fresh air is depressing. The Winter Blues can keep you from starting your “I want to feel good and get healthy” program.

Instead of delaying your “get healthy” program one more day because you’re not in the feel good mood, make a commitment to include these super mood boosting nutrients in your diet.

B12: A vitamin essential for brain and central nervous system function, forming red blood cells and converting food into energy.

Iron: A mineral which plays a significant role in your moods, attention span, and overall health.

Magnesium: A mineral which facilitates brain electrical activity and aids in calming the nervous system.

Omega-3: A fatty acid which provides essential DHA to support brain development. 

Probiotic: Good bacteria in the gut and while in transit modulate the immune system.

Protein: A macronutrient which is an essential building block for the body and the brain!

Vitamin B is required to produce neurotransmitters like serotonin, which governs both mood and behavior. 

Vitamin D enables the function of each cell in the body, and it performs a vital purpose in attention and the way the brain functions.

Zinc: A mineral which facilitates neurotransmitter function.

Food rich in mood boosting sources:

• Chia Seeds, flaxseeds, and pumpkin seeds
• Eggs (both whites and yolks)
• Kale, spinach, and broccoli 
• Organic chicken, pasture-raised beef, turkey, and bone broth
• Quinoa, buckwheat, black beans, and other legumes
• Salmon, sardines, avocado, olive, and coconut oil 
• Coconut or cashew yogurt, cultured veggies, and kefir waters

Food regulates your metabolism. Fix your gut, lose the stubborn weight.

My passion is to help you learn what foods are “right” for your unique body. What worked for you in the past may no longer work for you now. Schedule a Gutsy Weight Loss strategy call with me today so that you can start feeling good. Schedule your session here->GUTSY

Be Gutsy as a Mother,

-Mary

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