Feeling down in the winter? Worried about eating healthy to keep your figure? Want your kids to eat healthy? Most of you answered yes. Here are some simple easy, very nutritious foods that will not only nourish your child's brain and your own, but can boost your mood too! (all of this information is from The Food Network and can be found here http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/mood-boosting-foods-beat-winter-blues/#!applepie-oatmeal
Oats
Oats are very high in fiber and can reduce blood sugar levels in your blood until noon if you have them at breakfast. They also have a chemical called Selenium that is actually an instant mood booseter! Steel Cut oats and large flake are the most healthy options.
Dark Chocolate
70% or higher dark chocolate can release endorphines into your brain which make you think more positively and have a more pleasant demeanor. 1 square (not the entire bar) or a mug of hot cocoa (not regular hot choc with milk chocolate) is all you need! It is also an antioxidant which helps prevent oxidization of cells which can damage them. Dark chocolate has more benefits from this than other foods, even fruits like berries. It also improves blood flow!
Quinoa
Quinoa contains a range of B vitamins, and, when in low supply, can impeded production of serotonin. This multitalented grain-like seed also delivers complex carbohydrates for even more mood-boosting action.
Salmon
Salmon has been proven to help to help support healthy brain chemistry. That also helps iron out unhappiness and symptoms of depression. It is also high in omega fats that are very healthy body fats. Great source of protein. Having this twice a week is a great mood boosting lean food option.
Eggs
Eggs are great any time of day. Even for dinner, Its lean and easily taken in by the body and doesn't weigh you down. It also is high in protean and vitamin D. 1-2 eggs is sufficient any way you like them cooked!
I hope you all go out and look up some recipes with these great tasty nutritious foods. Your body will thank you!