Food is an important part of our lives. Not only does food keep us alive, food also provides comfort, promotes good health, and can be a sensual experience. Eating right to be happy isn’t complicated. Here’s some ways to keep your energy and mood up. Eat the right type of carbohydrate Food is important for…

Tired? Feeling sore? Even have some bruising? These things are common occurrences when you’re depressed. Lack of energy can be caused by depression, antidepressants, lack of sleep, poor appetite and diet, and overworked stress hormones. Here’s how you can get back some of your zip and go when you’re depressed. Ways to increase you energy…

  Being anxious is a good thing when it motivates you, like being on time, or when it warns you of danger. But constant anxiety is not healthy. Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses. Certain foods can add to or affect anxiety. Avoid these foods when anxious: Foods to avoid: Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant and…

    If you want a fruit that’s healthy and can lift your mood, eat a cucumber. Cucumbers are members of the squash, pumpkin, and melon family. This means cucumbers are high in water content, low in calories, and good for flushing out toxins and chemicals from your body. So if you’re taking antidepressants, a cucumber…

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