What food can I eat to improve my mood?

Did you know that what you eat can impact your mood? Many studies have proven that certain food ingredients have a positive effect on your mood and mental health. Tryptophan, Omega-3, Folate and B12 are particularly desirable. Here is a list of foods that contains these advantageous ingredients.

Foods Containing Tryptophan:

• Tofu
• Flax seeds or flax meal
• Roasted pumpkin seeds
• Gluten Flour
• Sesame Seeds
• Almonds
• Black walnuts
• Blackeyed cowpeas

Foods Containing Omega-3:

• Flaxseed/linseed oil
• Walnuts, English
• Flax seeds ground
• Canola oil
• Walnuts, black
• Wheat germ oil
• Soybean oil (Crisco/Wesson)
• Green soybeans
• Spinach
• Sesame seeds
• Avocado
• Almonds

Foods Containing Folate:

• Chickpeas
• Black-eyed cowpeas
• Lentils
• Red Kidney Beans
• Okra Pods
• Navy Beans
• Spinach
• Mustard Greens
• Spanish Peanuts
• Fresh Orange Juice

Foods Containing B12*:

• Dry Cereal (Total)
• Egg whole
• Soy milk
• Cow’s milk

*For vegetarians, recommend fortified plant sources or B12 supplements; there is no B12 found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains.

**Foods higher on each list contain more of that particular nutrient