4 foods to improve your mood

Lately, most of us have been staying at home due to the lock down and perhaps snacking a lot more. What you eat can have an impact on your mood, your energy levels and concentration. Whilst sweet treats can give us pleasure, they can also result in sugar crashes, leaving you to feel irritable. There is nothing wrong with a sweet treat here and there however. Numerous research show certain foods like omega 3 can improve mood.

Here’s a mini list of foods that can benefit your mood.

Bananas

Bananas have a good dose of vitamin B6 which can of benefit to mood related and PMS. It can also fight against cognitive decline. It also gives your energy a great boost before a workout.

Chocolate

Okay, I know I said sweet treats can result in sugar crashes. However, dark chocolate in particular can improve serotonin levels and again, it can protect against cognitive decline. You can stock up on them, but eat them in moderation.

Pistachios

Pistachios can improve your quality of sleep due to the content of B6 and magnesium within them. You might be wondering how pistachios improve your mood, well a lack of sleep can affect your mood. Therefore, a healthy dose of pistachios before bed can help you get to sleep.

Eggs

According to research, eggs contain an essential nutrient called choline. This particular nutrient helps with mood, memory and muscle control.