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Good food = Good mood.

When we eat well, we feel better about ourselves and overall wellness. And good food choices create a positive self-reinforcing loop you get to feel good knowing you’re doing something good for yourself.

According to health experts, healthy choices empower you to make more healthy choices. This benefit becomes fuel and inspiration to keep going. A “food and mood journal” helps you determine which foods make you feel great and not-so-great.
Most importantly, record how you are feeling (mentally and physically) before and after each meal. This way, you adjust your diet to include more foods that make you feel great every day.

We love that food can support our overall mood each day. However, avoid overly-restrictive diets and remember that factors like adequate sleep, stress reduction, and social connection also support a healthy and happy mood. Balance is the key to wellness!

Life should be enjoyed and should give you happiness.There’s a reason people say laughter is “the best medicine.” Well, it is indeed because laughing gives you good benefits for your health. Chuckling and giggling benefit our mental and physical health, especially when combined with exercise. Giving in to a case of the funnies can improve our overall quality of life while getting goofy with other people can help us connect with the people we laugh with and foster our relationships. You can also try to watch a funny movie or a comedy on television because they may actually be good for your heart. Be happy and laugh out loud.🙃

Just a few raspberries on your morning oatmeal could be the key to looking and feeling great all day long. Raspberries have a low glycemic index, meaning they're a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth without risking a major blood sugar spike or triggering fat storage. These fiber-rich fruits are also a great source of resveratrol, which researchers at Harvard Medical School have linked to reductions in cellular aging. They also just so happen to pack anthocyanins, an antioxidant pigment that can reduce dementia risk, according to research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. For more ways to satisfy your cravigns while whittling your waistline, make the 30 Best Foods for 6-Pack Abs part of your regular routine.

Sometimes the best snacks are the simplest and the healthiest. So when you crave a snack, make sure to look into your fridge and look for fresh fruits and nuts. Berries and a dozen almonds have less than 200 calories with plenty of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats. You can also try other fruits with your preference or what's available.

For a really tasty treat and fun snack, pair the fruit and nuts with a complimentary cheese such as cheddar with apple or blue cheese with pear. So instead of grabbing processed and unhealthy snacks, give yourself these fruit and nut snacks and your body will thank you for it. What's your favorite bowl snack?

Did you know that a morning walk can improve mental health and overall health? It is easy, simple, energizing, and walking is a fantastic way to get moving and increase the physical activity in your daily routine. Mornings are a great way to get things done because your mind is at peace and has nothing to think about plus you get to see the sun and enjoy the vitamin D that it gives.

A morning walk should be on your everyday priority list, whether it be around your local park, beach, or the local café. Doing this every day can provide your mind to think, reflect and clear your mind.

According to research, morning walks help to release endorphins and serotonin, which are your body’s natural mood and self-esteem enhancers. Happy walking and enjoy the morning sunshine too!