Foods that are rich in folate and vitamins B6 and B12 can have a positive affect on mood, energy and memory. And foods rich in proteins, complex carbohydrates and selenium also help to counter depression and anxiety.

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Hi John,

Well dear,I am totally agree with you regarding definition of mood and happiness.You are created huge awareness among others.I want to add some meaning to these article.All of the B group vitamins affect brain function, mental sharpness and mood. Research shows folate and vitamins B6 and B12 could be particularly vital. Some studies show a link between memory problems and Alzheimer's disease in the elderly and low levels of B12, for example.

Mild deficiencies of B vitamins can badly affect mental health. Severe deficiencies are linked to serious mental illnesses such as severe depression.

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A new study in the Archives of Psychiatry shows that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can cut your risk of depression by more than 30%.

I've just been looking at some excellent articles on the WebMD website, including:

How food affects your moods

Slideshow of foods to boost mood and energy

Herbs, vitamins and supplements used to boost mood

And, now, I've found a brand new study that I really, really like! It has found that, in addition to helping reduce risk factors for heart disease and other physical conditions, chocolate reduces levels of stress hormones in people who are feeling highly stressed. And this effect was achieved after eating only an ounce and a half of dark chocolate each day for two weeks!

Now, where did I put that bar of Montezuma's Dark Peru...

Nutrients that help boost mood

The American Academy of Family Physicians says the following nutrients could help boost a person's mood:

* Omega-3 fatty acids, found in salmon, flaxseed, flaxseed oil and walnuts.
* Tryptophan, found in turkey, soy, red meat and dairy.
* Magnesium, found in avocados, nuts and green, leafy vegetables.
* Folic acid, found in fruits and green, leafy vegetables.
* Vitamin B-12, found in dairy foods, meat, shellfish and fish.

Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/n...ry_119027.html

Coffee can ward off depression!

A Harvard study has found that women who drink four or more cups of coffee every day have less of a chance of developing depression than those who drink only one cup or fewer.

I just knew my daily java was doing me good!

http://www.jonbarron.org/natural-hea...off-depression

Fermented food can boost your mood (7 Jun 2012)
Probiotic foods and supplements can help restore a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria that will positively influence neurological as well as physiological health. Fermented foods such as kefir and yogurt - especially if homemade - are ideal in this respect.

Yay! A study that agrees with my coffee habit!

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Food plays a direct role in why we feel the way we do. Making smarter choices by incorporating natural, raw foods into our diet can help to alleviate common symptoms and allow us to live a healthier, symptom-free life.

Good mood foods: some flavours in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabiliser (19 Aug 2012)
Some flavours may have mood-enhancing effects that stem, at least in part, from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug.

Drinking coffee kills pain, lifts mood and sharpens the mind (6 Oct 2012)
A peek at some of the recent research into the effects of drinking coffee.

For happiness and mental health 7-a-day recommended (10 Oct 2012)
Happiness and mental health are highest among people who eat seven portions of fruit and vegetables a day.