The following are the foods that make people all over the world happy and healthy according to and supported by scientific research.
Whenever we are not feeling our best self, our first instinct may be to reach for the pack of cookies or sugary foods. While these may give us some satisfaction, they're unlikely to help our mental health in the long run. Instead, opt for nutrient-rich foods like the ones on this list to give us a real and lasting happiness boost.
Also, the fruits we eat directly affect our mood. These are some of the global favorite pick-me-up snacks for when we're feeling down.
Avocado
Bananas
Berries
Coconut
Coffee
Dark chocolate
Mushrooms
Sauerkraut, and other fermented foods like kimchi, kefir, kombucha, and yogurt help us maintain a healthy gut and may also help improve our mood. The fermentation process creates probiotics, which in turn, support healthy bacteria in our gut.
Now, what does the gut have anything to do with our mood? A lot. Up to 90 percent of serotonin produced by our body is created from gut cells. So eating fermented foods promotes better serotonin production.
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