How to Boost Your Mood and Beat the Winter Blues With Food
Nothing fishy about a sammie that can boost your mood! Credit: thebittenword.com
Foods that Beat the Winter Blues
3. Selenium. Studies indicate that individuals suffering from a lack of selenium are more anxious, irritable, hostile and depressed than their non-lacking counterparts.
- Neurotransmitter Relationship: It is heavily speculated that selenium may have some unknown neural function, but as of yet, its mode of action is unknown.
- Easy Snacking Sources: Be sure to get your daily dose of selenium by fixing up a tuna sandwich for lunch, preparing a snack mix including a handful of selenium-rich sunflower seeds, or starting off your day with whole grains instead of a typical breakfast cereal.