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5 Foods That Put You in a Bad Mood — and 4 That'll Put You in a Better One

Here's the lowdown on how food affects your mood

by Jenn Sinrich  |  COMMENT

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Mood Booster: Leafy Greens
Mood Booster: Leafy Greens You're probably already familiar with the myriad reasons you should be incorporating more greens into your diet but you might not have realized the influence one of the main nutrients found in these greens can have on your mood — specifically, B-vitamin folate. "Increasing foods high in folate, like kale, spinach and collard greens, may help stabilize mood by reducing depression," says Amidor. One study published in PrevMED analyzed hundreds of thousands of adults and found that consumption of fruits and veggies rich in folate and antioxidants significantly reduced the risk of depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders.

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