Our mood can affect everything in our daily life. When we're in a bad mood or depressed, we don't feel like ourselves and we have a hard time concentrating or just making it through the day. When we're happy, we feel on top of the world and ready to take on anything. The food we eat can have a great impact on our mood, and if you want to look and feel good then you need to be sure to include some of the foods that will naturally lift your spirits. Here we look at several foods that are sure to raise our spirits and make us feel happier overall.

    7 Top Feel-Good Foods

    1. Milk:those foods that are rich in calcium will naturally help to boost our spirits. Those that suffer from depression are told to take a calcium and Vitamin D supplement, and the good news is that 1-2 glasses of milk a day can be a natural mood booster that can help a person to feel happier and more productive.

    2. Spinach:dark leafy greens are good for your health and a home remedy for so many ailments. So it's really no wonder that spinach, rich in iron, is a definite if you are looking for food to make you feel happier. You can get the nutrients that you need out of this dark leafy green and lift your spirits all at the same time.

    3. Salmon:here we see the recurrence of Omega-3 fatty acids and just how much good they can do for our overall health. This time, we see that regular consumption of salmon, about 2-3 times a week, can help to make us feel happier and of course maintain good health.

    4. Whole Grain Pasta or Bread:we look to foods rich in carbohydrates as a sort of "comfort food", but in this case they are good for us, too. If you switch out the refined and white pasta and breads with whole grain versions, you will not only be happier but you will also be doing yourself a great favor for your overall health.

    5. Sunflower Seeds:it is recommended that one should add seeds to their diet as a source of protein and fiber, but here we see just what it can do for mood. Sunflower seeds are rich in selenium, and this is one nutrient that is believed to make us instantly feel better and much happier, almost upon consumption.

    6. Tofu:many people turn to tofu as it's such a healthy meat substitute that offers high levels of protein with a lower fat and cholesterol content. This is a great idea, but it can also be looked to as a great mood lifter for the content that it brings and should be a definite in any "get happy" diet.

    7. Fortified Cereals:ensuring that you get enough folic acid into your diet is a good idea for your overall picture of health. It can also contribute greatly to being a happier person, and so we see that fortified cereals are a must to achieve this.

    It's hard enough in this fast-paced world to maintain good mood and limit stress; it's even harder if you have your diet working against you. With simple changes like those 7 mentioned here, your diet can be one of your best weapons not only for maintaining a healthy weight, but also for maintaining that all-important positive mood!

    Do you have any thoughts on the foods listed above, or do you have your own suggestions for foods that make you feel happier? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

    我们的情绪影响着日常生活中的一切。当我们心情不好或是情绪低落时，会觉得浑身不舒服，而且很难集中注意力，或者只能煎熬度日。当我们感到快乐时，会觉得自己站在世界之巅，并且乐意接纳一切事物。食物对我们的情绪有很大的影响。如果你希望自己看上去精神焕发并且感觉良好，那么只需确保摄入一些可以振奋精神的食物。今天我们就要介绍给大家一些振奋精神并且能让我们更开心的食物。

    七大美味食物

    1.牛奶：

    具有丰富钙质的食物可以帮助我们提升士气。抑郁症患者常被建议补充钙类和维他命D.好消息是，一天1-2杯牛奶是一种天然情绪助推剂，它能让我们感到更高兴并且做事更有效率。

    2.菠菜：

    深绿色蔬菜有益健康，是很多小毛病的简单疗法。所以毫无疑问，含铁量丰富的菠菜绝对是让你心情提升的好选择。从深绿的叶子中你获取自身所需的营养，它同时帮助你振奋精神。

    3.大马哈鱼：

    大马哈鱼有丰富的Omega-3脂肪酸，对我们的健康有非常大的帮助。正常消耗，大约一星期吃2-3次大马哈鱼，可以让我们更高兴并且保持健康。

    4.全麦面食或者面包：

    我们把含糖类丰富的食物称作"安慰食物",这样的话，它们对我们有益。要是你选择一些优质的全麦面食或者面包，你不仅会感到更高兴而且为你的健康做了件好事。

    5.葵花籽：

    有人建议我们应该在食谱中加入籽类，以获取蛋白质和纤维。让我们来看看它对情绪的影响。葵花籽含有丰富的硒，硒几乎是立刻被吸收，因此被认为是可即刻提升心情的营养物质。

    6.豆腐：

    很多人开始吃豆腐，因为它是低脂、低胆固醇并且含有丰富的蛋白的健康代肉品。这是非常好的做法，正因为豆腐有如此多的益处，它也可作为一种优质的情绪提升剂，理所当然会出现在任何"变高兴"食谱中。

    7.强化谷物：

    确保你从食物中摄取了足够的叶酸，这对你的健康有好处。它也非常有助于提升心情，所以强化谷物不可或缺。

    在当今快节奏的生活下我们能难保持一个好的心情或者减压。如果你的饮食习惯不合理，会让一切难上加难。只要在你的饮食作如上7样改变，它则会变成对你最有利的武器之一，帮助你维持健康体重，同时保持极其重要的积极向上的态度。

    对以上列出的食物你有何感想吗，抑或对于提升心情的食物你还有自己的看法？请把你的观点写到下面的评论栏。