Don’t Worry, Eat Happy

Food affects mood, according to the book Joy Bauer’s Food Cures (Rodale Books, 2007). To keep a rosy outlook, control blood sugar levels by eating every four to fi ve hours during the day. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fats, folic acid, and vitamins B12 and D—four nutrients linked with a better mood.

Six happy foods:
Flaxseeds (omega-3s, folic acid, soluble fiber)
Wild salmon (omega-3s, vitamin D)
Spinach (folic acid, soluble fiber)
Blackberrries (folic acid, soluble fiber)
Sardines (omega-3s, vitamin D)
Beans (folic acid, soluble fiber)