Although I am a bucket list blogger, I am also obsessed with happiness — or its more fancy term subjective well-being (SWB) — studies. Two other favorites of mine are summer and food. What better season than summer to look into what types of food have been proven to increase happiness? Here is what I found:
An article on ABC News finds there are 19 foods that boost health and happiness: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/19-foods-boost-health-happiness/story?id=19184264
1). Legumes (AKA peas, beans, and peanuts)
2). Spinach
3). Quinoa (“a complex carb that can give you a steady stream of energy”)
4). Tomatoes
5). Vitamin D-Fortified Milk (evidence suggests it has a positive effect against asthma symptoms and allergy sensitivities)
6). Apples
7). Walnuts
8). Salmon
9). Enriched cereal
10). Berries
11). Eggs
12). Clams
13). Oranges
14). Cayenne pepper
15). Parsley
16). Turmeric (found in curry powder)
17). Green tea
18). Red Wine (Wohoo!)
19)…
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