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Happy News: Food can improve your mood

Posted on Sep 27th 2007 7:00AM by Jacki Donaldson

Filed Under: Nutrition & Supplements

DiYLife blogger Francesca Clarke wrote recently about 11 foods with the power to increase energy and improve mood. No need for supplements and special drinks, says Clarke. These tasty treats will do the trick all on their own.

As you plan your meals for the days to come, consider incorporating these feel-good items. Some are pretty darn appetizing. Check out the last one. Now that's an invitation for happiness -- but only if pursued with moderation, of course.

Milk
Chocolate
Whole grain rice or pasta
Mackerel
Broccoli
Coffee
Turkey
Liver
Blueberries
Brazil nuts
Any food that tastes good

Here's to good food and good moods!

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Tom 10-01-2007 @ 2:39PM

Yomto everything but mackerel and Brazil nuts, well chicken livers anyway. The rest I love and try to include in my meals.

Maria 10-01-2007 @ 4:00PM

Liver a feel good food?? eeeewwwwwwwww!!

Kay 10-01-2007 @ 6:00PM

Now I know why I am practically giddy all the time

diyanne 10-01-2007 @ 8:19PM

I think liver is on the list because it makes you feel so much better when you realize... you don't have to eat liver every day.

Kristin 10-01-2007 @ 8:20PM

Doesn't the all-inclusive last part about 'any food that tastes good' void the entire preceeding list?

Lee 10-01-2007 @ 5:59PM

Chocolate and other sweets might give someone an elevated mood for a few minutes or hour, but then there is a LOW, that is lower than before you ate the sweet.

Chocolate is BAD for many people. It has caffeine, which can irritate breast cysts (fibrocystic disease). Also, it has a high amount of argenine. I have read this in many medical books.