12 Delicious Foods That Make You Feel Happy And Healthy!

Not all food is bad for you! Healthy food really makes you happy. And not all healthy food is a punishment for your tongue. I picked some of my favorites for you and I also tell you why these delicious snacks improve your mood! Make sure to put them on your shopping list!

1: Asparagus

That is because they contain Folic Acid and tryptophan. Especially if you suffer from depression Folic Acid is good for you, because research shows that people who are depressed often have a lack of it. Tryptophan stabilizes your mood. So now you know why asparagus are not only delicious, but also boost your mood!

2:  Almonds

A hand full of almonds a day is great for your heart. Besides this positive health effect almonds support your body to create dopa mine. Dopa mine is responsible for feelings of joy and happiness. A must eat! Don’t worry: almonds don’t make you fat!

3:  Dark chocolate

Yes, you read it right: dark chocolate is not only delicious, but also very healthy and it boosts your mood. That is because dark chocolate improves the circulation to your brains! You can focus better and because your brains get more oxygen you’ll feel more fit and energized. A great way to feel happier and enjoy. A few pieces a day are enough to boost your happiness! This is really my favorite on the list. Besides cheese, I love chocolate a lot. Remind that this is only for dark chocolate, because dark chocolate contains the highest amount of cocoa!

4:  Greek Yogurt

Another favorite on my happy food list is Greek yogurt. It tastes so delicious! This yummy snack contains a lot of calcium and calcium is exactly what stimulates your brain to send happy signals. And don’t you worry, because of the high amount of proteins, Greek yogurt is perfect if you’re on a diet: you won’t gain much weight, but as it’s with everything: don’t exaggerate it. Use with moderation and you’ll be fine!

5:  Coconuts and coconut oil

Coconuts and coconut oil contain triglycerides. This is a very special fat, that improves your mood and also keep your brains in a perfect shape. You become smarter if you eat coconut and/or coconut oil! The taste is really good. It is good for your intestines too, because of the fibers in coconuts. I love cooking with them. The taste is so lovely! And sometimes I grate some dark chocolate, which I spread on coconut oil and then spread over a rice cracker. Delicious!

PS: Coconut Milk is NOT good for you!

6:  Honey

Honey has many health benefits, but is also a happy maker. That is because it contains kaempferol and quercetin, they both keep your brains in shape and help fight depression! Honey is much better for your than sugar, so it might be a good idea for you to replace sugar for honey. Honey has less influence on your blood sugar level than sugar does.

7:  Salmon

Like all other fat fish salmon contains a lot of Omega 3 fat acids. Omega 3 protects against depression and decrease fearful emotions.

8:  Cherry Tomatoes with olive oil

Cherry tomatoes contain lycopene and this is an antioxidant, which keeps your body healthy, your immune system in great shape and it fights inflammations. Antioxidants also make you feel happier on a spiritual level. If you eat cherry tomatoes with olive oil the effect is even stronger: olive oil helps absorb the lycopene better. I often add some garlic to it as well, and fresh basil leaves. Really good!

9:  Eggs

Eggs are really good for your health. They contain stuff like proteins, omega 3 fat acids, zinc, vitamin B and iodine. Eggs energize you and help you to feel full as well. More energy makes you happy, but what about gaining less weight. Eggs are perfect for breakfast. Best is to boil them, but baked eggs are great too! Scientific research shows that eggs also helps to lose weight! So that’s another positive side effect, because people who have a healthy weight feel happier! 2 eggs a day keep the shrink away, I say yes to that!

10:  Sunflower seeds

Another snack that makes you happy. Sunflower seeds contain a lot of tyrosine. Tyrosine is an amino acid, if your body lacks it it can cause depressions. Eat a hand full of these lovely seeds every day and you’ll feel much better! They are also lovely in salads!

11: Tofu

Another great source of tyrosine is tofu. Besides tyrosine, tofu contains a lot of proteins. Especially women in their menopause can highly benefit from eating tofu on a regular base. There are many yummy recipes available on the world wide web. Tofu tastes great if you know how to prepare it well!

12:  Mussels

Mussels are delicious and really healthy. They contain high doses of vitamin B12, selenium, iodine, proteins and zinc. Iodine, selenium and zinc improve your thyroid. Your thyroid is responsible for your mood and weight. Vitamin B12 helps your brains to stay fit and focused. So make sure to have mussels on your diet list.

Which foods make you feel happy?

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