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"After weeks of holiday parties, special events, pretty lights and decorations everywhere and a general festive feeling, things are ... well, back to normal. It&amp;#039;s pretty common to find yourself feeling a little down\u2014which makes this the perfect time of year to renew your commitment to exercise and eat healthy\u2014because that&amp;#039;s exactly what will help boost your mood and energy. Hundreds of studies link regular exercise to a better mood, and in fact, one study showed that exercise worked just as well as medication to treat mild depression. Plus, there are certain foods that can help your body produce brain chemicals that can make you feel more energetic and upbeat. So, here&amp;#039;s your better-mood and more energy Rx: \u2022Take a brisk 30-minute walk at least three times a week. Do it outside and first thing in the morning if you can, as the exposure to fresh air and daylight is ideal for keeping you energized. \u2022Have at least one serving of a food that&amp;#039;s high in omega-3 fatty acids daily. Good sources include salmon, walnuts and flaxseed (try sprinkling a tablespoon into your oatmeal, salad or weave it into baked goods). \u2022Eat some protein at every meal. Your body produces the feel-good chemicals dopamine and norephinephrine after you eat lean protein, such as skinless poultry, red meat and eggs. \u2022Ask your doctor to test your vitamin D levels. A lack of vitamin D has been linked to depression, but it&amp;#039;s hard to get enough through food alone (good sources include egg yolks, fortified milk, and fatty fish like salmon). Before taking a supplement, you should get your levels checked through a blood test so you can make sure you take the right amount. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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