You’re one fruit away from feeling better.
After all, managing stress isnt a one-time activity, but an ongoing (and admittedly, difficult!)
But the mood-boosting benefits of citrus dont stop there.
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In alarge-scale observational study, researchers found that citrus can improve emotional and mental health bysupporting gut health.
They established this link by assessing how citrus intake influenced the risk of depression in women.
Citrus, in this way, becomes a delicious tool for mental well-being from the inside out.
Consider the following expert-approved options, below.
They also provide carbs and fiber, which help prevent energy crashes, Lorenz adds.
Enjoy it broiled with a touch of cinnamon or toss segments into asalad, she suggests.
Polyphenols from lemons can also reduce gut inflammation, thereby indirectly supporting mood stability.
Brighten soups, salads, or teas with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Clementines
Portable and sweet, clementines are loaded with mood-supporting nutrients.
Enjoy clementines on their own or pair them withpumpkin seedsfor a mood-boosting snack, Peterson suggests.
Eat tangerines on their own, add segments to yogurt oroatmeal, or blend into smoothies.
