Happy foods
If you’re looking to raise the levels of happiness in your life start consuming more vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. The B vitamins lower your homocysteine levels (higher levels have been linked to depression) and help your body produce more adrenaline enabling you to better control stress. Also, consuming more chromium and serotonin will help balance your mood.
Vitamin B6: leafy greens and seeds
Vitamin B12: fish, poultry and meat
Chromium: onions and tomatoes
Serotonin: poultry, red meat and wholegrains
Relaxing foods
When we’re stressed our body’s magnesium levels begin depleting. If you feel like you’re always getting overwhelmed, eating more magnesium can help to restore the balance.
Magnesium: pumpkin seeds, leafy greens and almonds
Food to keep you alert
Eating more tyrosine will help build your body’s neurotransmitters, resulting in more alertness. Also, increasing the amount of zinc in your body will work with your omega-3 fats to help boost alertness. It’s not just about food though, as increasing your water intake will help battle poor concentration and energy levels as well.
Tyrosine: avocados, bananas, beans and poultry
Zinc: seeds, nuts and beans
Food to battle low energy levels
While all the food you eat technically gives you energy, not eating enough iron and vitamin B12 can cause you to become anaemic and feel low on energy. Also, eating vitamin C-rich foods will better help your body absorb the iron you eat.
Vitamin B12: fish, poultry and meat
Iron: red meat, poultry, squash and shellfish
Vitamin C: capsicum and tomatoes
If you feel like you might be battling the signs of a mental health issue, a change of diet might not be what you need. You should take a trip to your local Wyong medical centre and seek some professional advice.
Lift your spirits with a quality meal.
If you’re looking for some food to lift your mood, you can pick some fresh ingredients up at your local Wyong supermarket, or forget about the dishes for the night and head one of these popular Wyong restaurants.
Ocean Restaurant
For a seafood experience like no other, book a table at Ocean Restaurant. Located on Ocean Parade, you’ll be blown away be the beautiful ocean views, first-class service and mouth-watering meals at this popular restaurant. There’s an array of delicious selections available on their a la carte menu, however we suggest indulging in their ever-changing ‘fish of the day’ which never disappoints—just be sure to save room for dessert. Open for lunch and dinner, this award-winning restaurant is truly a must if you enjoy the finer things in life.
Where: 102 Ocean Pde Blue Bay NSW
Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant
With tasty traditional Chinese cuisine at extremely affordable prices, Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant is sure to become your new go-to restaurant. Situated in Wallarah Road, the talented chefs and friendly wait staff work together to make your restaurant experience one to remember. Their Mongolian beef is an extremely popular choice, however if you’re bringing the whole family along, we suggest ordering one their delicious banquets. This will let you taste an array of delectable dishes, while giving you best value for money. With BYO available as well, you really can’t go past Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant.
Where: 1/82 Wallarah Rd Gorokan NSW
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