If you are experiencing mild symptoms there are other practical things you can do to improve your mood:
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Take a 30-minute brisk walk outside around the middle of the day. The exercise will make you feel better and you can get the best of the daylight. Research has shown that a 15-minute walk can significantly reduce daytime snacking. The lead researcher, Prof Adrian Taylor, says: “People often find it difficult to cut down on their daily treats but this study shows that by taking 104 | Eydis Magazine
a short walk, they are able to regulate their intake by half.�
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Boost your mood with healthy food. The food you eat can have a negative or positive effect on your mood and can increase or decrease mood swings. Some simple guidelines: For an energy boost include lean proteins in your diet such as cheese, milk, eggs, nuts, seeds, pulses, beans, fermented soy products (miso, tofu, and tempeh), white poultry and seafood.
Avoid eating simple carbohydrates such as white rice, white bread, and sugary foods. These foods will cause your blood sugars to spike and fall rapidly causing mood swings. Instead, eat complex carbohydrates including vegetables and fruit. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries can help to support the body to combat the effects of stress by inhibiting the release of cortisol into the blood system. Reduce your caffeine intake. Caffeine suppresses the production of serotonin and