Sunday Mirror (Northern Ireland)

Stay 2019

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Go for mood-enhancing foods. Everyone knows they need to drink more water because keeping hydrated is good for the body.

Being dehydrated also affects our mood. As well as drinking more, boost your water intake with high-fluid foods like watermelon, Focus on the positive in everything for a whole day. If we don’t like something we use up energy internally complainin­g about it.

Instead of getting upset over something you can’t change, like a late train, ask yourself: “What is the pineapple and courgettes. That way you get all your vitamins, roughage and fluids all in one.

Some foods are proven to help boost mood. Walnuts contain high levels of magnesium, which has been linked to reduced symptoms of depression. Dark chocolate in moderation is a mood enhancer. benefit here?” Even if it is just listening to two more songs on your phone, think about the exciting or positive repercussi­ons.

It highlights the energy and time we spend in negativity and will help you change moving forward. Bright Light Mini SAD Light Box

This portable lightbox gives users a boost in just 60 minutes, providing 10,000 lux of daylight. It weighs 1kg and uses an energy-saving 45W bulb. £59.99 from LloydsPhar­macy. BioCare Mega EPA Studies show that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils help the brain to function and reduce risk of depression. This supplement gives you a high daily dose. £10.96 for 30 capsules from Biocare.co.uk.

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