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Red lentils to revive you

NUTRITIONIST Amanda Hamilton shows how to manage your mood with food…

HAVE post-holiday blues? Red lentils, protein-rich complex carbohydrates, have been found to boost production of the so-called ‘happy hormone’ serotonin in your brain. Red lentils are also packed with folate: studies have identified a link between deficiencies in this essential vitamin and symptoms of depression.

They are also a good source of iron, which can fight fatigue and boost energy. Try adding them to soups or indulge in lentil crisps as a snack.