Food Vibes Only: A Diet to Ensure You're Always in a Good Mood Dreary weather or another day of staying home has got you feeling blah? What you choose to eat can make a difference.
When we are having a bad day or feeling a little blue, we turn to our favorite comfort foods to help us feel better. But according to studies, most of the foods we consider to be comforting can end up actually making us feel worse. According to researchers, foods with high-fat and refined sugar levels increase levels of anxiety and guilty feelings. Luckily, there's a wide variety of foods that promote both physical and psychological benefits, including a reduction in stress levels, relieving anxiety and even, fighting depression. Now that's something to feel good about, right? Also Read - Been taking zinc tablets since COVID-19 became a reality? Switch it up with these natural sources of the mineral In fact, in 2017, the world's first study of dietary intervention for clinical depression, called the SMILES trial, found that a modified diet—which encourages whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, lowfat/unsweetened dairy, raw unsalted nuts, lean red meat, chicken, fish, eggs and olive oil, while discouraging sweets, refined cereals, fried foods, fast foods and processed meat—resulted in a significant reduction in depression symptoms. Also Read - Stay hydrated this summer with our homemade buttermilk recipes While generally, a healthy dietary pattern is your best bet, there are certain foods that have been highlighted for their specific positive role in supporting our moods. They can have a powerful impact on our bodies, affecting them in unique ways. Certain foods may help you achieve a more restful night's
sleep, reduce your risk of developing diseases, or aid in recovery after exercise. Food can also trigger "feel good" neurotransmitters in the brain, thereby boosting our morale. Also Read - Why we're nuts about the health benefits of walnuts, anjeers and almonds Nutritionist and Life Coach Khushbu Thadani of K Weigh a Mumbai-based clinic and Gunjan Gupta, a clinical psychologist further help us understand the connection between the food we eat and how it can make us feel.