Southwest Counseling Associates

Our mood is determined not only by the events in our life, by our job satisfaction, our family life and our financial situation. Our diet plays an essential role when it comes to how we feel in our skin – much fewer healthy eaters suffer from depression and the proper diet also helps with cognitive functions, so here are a few foods that can efficiently boost our mood: -         Fatty fish, especially salmon, tuna, herring and mackerel – the omega-3 fatty acids in these fish varieties are essential mood-boosters and great for reducing the symptoms of anxiety; -         Green tea – drinking only two cups a day reduces depression and helps the body cope with emotional stress; -         Blueberries – rich in antioxidants and delicious, blueberries delight the senses and improve your mood instantly; -         Leafy greens and beans – th...

Do not let the summer pass without enjoying its gifts! Here are three super foods that you should eat as often as you can this season. Watermelon Tomatoes pick all the praise for their high content of lycopene, which is a pigment that provides the red color and lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease, but they are not the only ones that contain it. There is also the red watermelon, rich in carotenoid (a carotene-like pigment), citrulline and arginine that keep the arteries healthy and improve circulation. In addition, for those who are on the diet, it is good to know that red watermelon contains 92% water, it is low in calories, it cuts thirst, appetite and help us lose or maintain weight. Grapes Grapes and especially the black grapes are packed with nutrients that help your mind acuity and keep you away from different diseases, including cancer and heart conditions. Corn Healthy in all its forms, corn is rich in carotenoid, zeaxanthin and lutein, antiox...