Adjusting your diet can help improve your mood

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Diet choices are proving to be more linked to mood and depression than ever before. Carbohydrates are linked to serotonin and have a huge effect on mood swings. Susan Moores, a dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says that "It's important to keep your energy level up by not skipping meals, otherwise your serotonin level, a chemical in the brain that produces calmness, could change," and advises that eating regular meals is important for balanced moods. Salmon, mackerel, and other foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are good dinner options. Canola oil can also be used in moderation to combat depression. Finally, dark green vegetables like spinach and fresh peas because they are high in folate, which is needed to produce serotonin.

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