MOOD FOOD

Cool as a cucumber

nutritionist amanda hamilton shows how to manage your mood with food…

CUCUMBERS are in season, so there’s no better time to refresh with this summer superfood. Not only are they super hydrating — 95 per cent is water — but they contain B vitamins, crucial for promoting healthy brain function and mood. The high magnesium content also means that they can help lower the amount of cortisol in the brain.

Plus, the vitamin C in cucumber skin is an antioxidant that has been found to reduce anxiety.