Foods against sadness and fatigue
There is no doubt that the autumn It is characterized by being a very special season, usually known as the autumn depression (a condition also known as autumnal asthenia) precisely shortly after the change of season and time, and whose most characteristic symptoms are the sensation of Sadness, apathy, melancholy or nostalgia and little desire to do anything.
Although this point depression tends to disappear over the weeks, it is true that the feeding that we continue in those days is essential, especially if we take into account that there are certain foods whose nutritional richness in certain vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, help to raise our spirits.
That is why it is always important to follow a healthy lifestyle, combining the pursuit of a healthy, varied and balanced diet with the practice of physical exercise. And is that sport, or maintain a regular physical activity, also helps raise our spirits, because it is useful to feel much better with ourselves.
The best foods to raise our mood
- Wholemeal bread: it is advisable to eat it at breakfast, since it is extremely rich in complex carbohydrates, essential to stimulate the production of serotonin (a neurotransmitter responsible for producing well-being in our body).
- Chocolate: helps to promote in our body the release of endorphins, responsible for granting our body a state of pleasure and well-being. Of course, due to its caloric content, it is advisable to eat only one serving of dark chocolate a day.
- Fruits: mainly bananas stand out (for their richness in potassium and for promoting the release of endorphins) and apples, rich in vitamin B9 or folic acid.
- Vegetables and greens: as for example broccoli or spinach, especially rich in folic acid.
- Fish: like salmon, cod or tuna, especially rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, which helps raise our spirits while taking care of the health of our cardiovascular system.
And, finally, although it is not a food in itself but a natural drink, we must highlight the milk, which is rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps serotonin is metabolized much faster by our body.
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