In a Bad Mood? Try These 5 Foods

There are some days that we feel angry, anxious, or just plain unhappy. Try one of these five foods to lift your spirits:

• Leafy Greens. For those down in the dumps days, the B vitamin folate can help break down homocysteine, which may be linked to depression. Other great sources of folate are beans, citrus fruits and fortified grain products.
• Turkey. To help calm your anxiety, try some tryptophan, which can help the brain produce feel-good chemicals. You can also try chicken, eggs, cheese, nuts and seeds.
• Black Tea. Stress less by sipping some hot or cold black tea, it may decrease cortisol, a stress hormone. It may also improve your memory and could help get rid of headaches.
• Dark Chocolate. For women experiencing PMS symptoms, the flavonoids in dark chocolate may help get rid of crankiness. Just one more reason to treat yourself.
• Fish. To improve your brain health and help you think more clearly, the omega 3s in fish can improve the communication between your brain’s cells. Try salmon, trout, sardines, herring or anchovies.