Feb 28, 2023ACTUAL mood-boosting foods that are not chips & ice-creamJigyasa Kakwani
You've been choosing the wrong foods
When gloomy, we rush to reach out the ice cream tub or open a packet of chips, but these high salt and sugar foods only give a short-term high, followed by a bigger dip in your mood and energy.Instagram/sonamkapoor
ACTUAL mood-boosting foods
Nature has made some foods, eating which you'll feel better in a healthier manner. Go eat any of these!Instagram/priyankachopra
Bananas
Bananas are enriched with the amino acid tryptophan which aids the production of serotonin --the feel-good neurotransmitter. Getty-Images
Almonds
These are rich in magnesium, which plays a key role in contributing to the feeling of happiness in your brain.Getty-Images
Cow milk
Calcium, vitamin B12 and tryptophan present in milk can help improve your sleep and mood.Getty-Images
Pineapple
The tryptophan and powerful anti-inflammatory properties can help boost your mood.Getty-Images
Soy Products
Tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce are loaded with Tryptophan which help to improve your mood by enhancing the production of serotonin.Getty-Images
Berries
Berries are high in anthocyanins. A study found that a diet rich in anthocyanins is associated with a 39% lower risk of depression symptoms.Getty-Images
Eggs
Eggs provide choline to our body -- a nutrient involved in mood, memory, and muscle control.Getty-Images