Fitness Cure

Found this article on my yahoo homepage…thanks Joy Bauer!

Mood Lifting foods include omega 3 fats, folic acid, B12 and Vitamin D -
Here is a list of 10 happy, mood lifting foods~!!

1. Wild salmon (rich in omega 3 fats and vitamin D)

2. Spinach – (rich in folic acid and soluble fiber)

3. Skim milk – (rich in Vitamin D and B12)

4. Ground flaxseeds (rich soluble fiber, omega 3 fats and folic acid)

5. Blackberries (rich in soluble fiber and folic acid)

6. Omega 3 fortified eggs – (rich in omega 3 fats, Vitamin D and B12)

7. Sardines ( rich in omega 3 fats and Vitamin D)

8. Soybeans – (rich in soluble fiber, folic acid and omega 3 fats)

9. Beans (rich in soluble fiber and folic acid)

10. Brussels sprouts (soluble fiber and folic acid)

Plus an extra for good luck!

11. Sunflower seeds – (rich in soluble fiber and folic acid)

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That was a great list! In order to add a little bit of personal touch to it, I wanted to add my list of favorites…it includes actual foods I eat daily that make me happy!!!

Here is MY LIST OF HAPPY FOODS (this has no scientific backing)

1. Chocolate (preferably dark)
2. Red Wine (one glass)
3. Popcorn (fat free)
4. Trail Mix (the one with yogurt raisins)
5. Asian Pears (they have a ton of water)
6. Soy Crisps (love, love, love the cheddar flavor)
7. Soy Dream Ice Cream Sandwiches (only 100 calories per bar!)
8. Broccoli or Spinach (steamed, green and lightly seasoned)
9. Toasted Ezekial Bread (topped with light butter)
10. Cottage Cheese with Pineapple (it has a little sugar, but it’s so good after a workout!)

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