We Like It Raw - article titled: Healing Mood Disorders with Food

Good Mood Foods

• Almonds: High in B6, magnesium
• Walnuts: High in minerals and omega 3
• Chia: High in essential fatty acids
• Sesame Seeds: High in calcium, magnesium, tryptophan
• Kelp: High in calcium, omega 3, protein, zinc, magnesium
• Cashews: High in tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin
• Greens: High in calcium and folic acid
• Guava: High in vitamin C, tryptophan
• Figs: High in calcium, magnesium, fiber
• Cacao: High in magnesium, also makes opioids that make you happy!
• Avocados: High in essential fatty acids, tryptophan, folic acid

Foods to Avoid

Any food or beverage that contain artificial sweeteners as they can block the formation of serotonin. Foods high in saturated fat. Sugar in all forms to avoid blood sugar spikes. Caffeine. Wheat: Gluten allergies have been shown to be a common cause of depression and mood disorders. (Eating whole fruits that are low on the glycemic index are ok as the fiber slows the absorption of the sugar)

Berry BlissTastic Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 cup strawberries, organic please :)
• 1/2 cup raspberries, blackberries or blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 2-3 figs
• 1 banana
• 3 tbls sesame seeds
• 1/4 avocado
• 3-4 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients except ice until smooth, add ice and blend again. Enjoy the bliss!

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Giddy and Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water or any variety of nut or seed milk
• 2 cups spinach or other green
• 1 banana
• 2 dried figs, soaked, opt
• 1 mango, fresh or frozen
• handful of sprouts
• 1/4 avocado
• 2 tbls chia seeds
• 3-4 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients except ice add ice and blend again. Get your giddy on!

Other ways to include Good Mood Food into your diet:

Add a handful of almonds, walnuts, ground flax on top of a dark leafy green salad. Add some kelp to soup or savory smoothie. Sprinkle chia or ground flax on top of fruit or some coconut yogurt. Make a chia breakfast porridge and top it with walnuts or cacao. The possibilities are endless. I invite you to get creative with your food! And if possible ALWAYS eat with your hands! ;)