If you're only reaching into your spice rack for a flavour boost, you could be missing a trick because some of it's inhabitants are also potent mood lifters. When taking a holistic approach to treating mood disorders, every little bit can help, so if you're already eating serotonin- [1], dopamine- [2] and endorphin-boosting foods [3], consider adding the following mood-lifting spices to your kitchen cupboards.
- Saffron
- Turmeric
- Black Pepper
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom