Need a pick-me-up without resorting to energy drinks or caffeine? Add these 9 ingredients to your next dish to get an all-natural mood booster.
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Blood-sugar moderating fiber, energizing iron and calming magnesium Use in a recipe: Nutty Lentil Burgers
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Promotes mental clarity Use in a recipe: Berry Crisp
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Folate, which increases blood flow to the brain and relaxes blood vessels Use in a recipe: Beet-Raspberry Lentil Bowl
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Provides hydration, which is important for mental clarity Use in a recipe: Leek, Mushroom and Zucchini Noodle Soup
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Provide a source of vitamin D, which is linked to a cheery mood Use in a recipe: Kale-Stuffed Portobellos with Millet
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As a whole grain, millet provides mood-boosting protein, B vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. Use in a recipe: Warm Millet Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
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Deliver healthy omega-3s, crucial for mood health. Use in a recipe: Cherry-Walnut Bites
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Also provides healthy omega-3s, which are important for brain health. Use in a recipe: Walnut-Crusted Salmon with Edamame Mash
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This cruciferous vegetable provides tryptophan and selenium, which relax your body and mind Use in a recipe: Chinese 5-Spice Shrimp with Mango-Carrot Slaw
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