A mood boosting lunch should contain some or all sorts of these “feel good” ingredients.
Whole-grain breads or pasta. The fiber, complex carbs, vitamins, and minerals in whole grains keep energy, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol at optimal levels.
Beans. Canned beans-drained and rinsed-add fiber, protein, and B vitamins to a meal, helping you maintain weight, fight stress, and stay energized all day.
Soy, lean meats, and fish. Proteins like tempeh, lean beef, and salmon help build muscles and provide long-lasting energy. Soy and cold water fish like salmon also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which keep your HDL (good cholesterol) up and help maintain healthy brain functions. Fermented soy products like tempeh provide probiotics (lactobacilli), which increase the availability, digestibility, an assimilation of nutrients in the body.
Colorful fruits and vegetables. A colorful meal ensures you’re getting a variety of nutrients. Dark red beets, bright orange, red and green bell peppers, and the rich blues, reds and orange berries and other fruits and veggie indicate high antioxidant and vitamin content.
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