Mood Foods: A HealthCentral Explainer As the saying goes, ‘You
are what you eat.’ While this usually is meant to apply to your
physical appearance, ‘what you eat’ can also affect your mind.
For instance, new research found that consuming a compound found
in daffodils could be a key to fighting depression because they
are capable of infiltrating the blood brain barrier - a
defensive wall that blocks many potential treatments from
entering the brain. While the discovery of this unique compound
is a breakthrough, other more edible foods can also improve your
mood. Here’s just a taste of some common mood- boosting foods
that can raise your energy level and get you thinking more
positively. Spinach is loaded with antioxidants, which are known
to protect brain cells from free radicals that can dampen your
mood and sap your energy. Spinach is also a great source of
folic acid, a B vitamin that is strongly associated with
reducing fatigue and preventing depression. Almonds pack a nice
happy punch. They’re high in fib