Boost Your Mood using food

Adding mood-enhancing foods to your diet can also help curb unhealthy indulgences related to depression and loneliness. Omega-3 fatty acids, folate, B12, and vitamin D are all nutrients, which have mood-elevating effects. Find omega-3s in chia seeds, ground flax seeds, or wild and sustainably caught herring, trout, or salmon. Legumes and avocados are rich sources of folate, while pasture-raised eggs, dairy, meat, or nutritional yeast have high levels of B12. A primary source of vitamin D comes from sun exposure, but that’s not always feasible during the winter months. Supplements or cod liver oil are other ways to optimize your vitamin D intake and boost your mood.