Whether you have a small case of the blues or are suffering from a long-term mood disorder, being mindful of what you eat can affect the way you feel. Especially if you make an effort to reduce foods that increase anxiety [1] and instead enrich your diet with foods that contain natural, stress-busting nutrients [2].
If you're taking a holistic approach to easing your blues and improving your mood, the following herbs are rich in tyrosine, which is a compound that's essential to your body's production of the happy hormone dopamine [4]:
- Basil
- Dill
- Spearmint
- Rosemary
- Fennel
- Ginseng
- Oregano
- Peppermint