Foods for a Better Mood

Did you know 90% of serotonin is released in the gut? So your nutrition choices affect your motivation levels.

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Let me further explain + give you examples of foods that negatively and positively affect your mood.

Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter. It is in charge of your happiness, motivation, levels of self control, bowel movements, and more.

Meaning what you eat has a DIRECT correlation on your mood!

So if you have been feeling depressed, anxious, or stressed - it could be your diet! If you are experiencing PMS, PCOS, fatigue, anger, gut issues - it could be your diet!

Top foods that negatively affect your mood:

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  1. Sugar

  2. Trans Fats: Packaged snacks, cakes, typically called “hydrogenated fats” on ingredient label

  3. Energy Drinks

  4. Refined Carbohydrates: White flour, white bread, white pasta

  5. Dairy

  6. Gluten

  7. Alcohol

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Top foods that positively affect your mood:

  1. Foods high in fiber: Like beans and greens

  2. Chia, Pumpkin & Hemp Seeds

  3. Avocados

  4. Eat the Rainbow: Vegetables & fruits, berries are some of the top choices

  5. Turmeric

  6. Dark Chocolate: Get HIGH quality

  7. Fermented Foods


So the good news is this is actually something you can control! Don’t you love that? Something we can finally control!?! ;) How can you add more foods that optimize your happiness?

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