Top 7 Foods To Improve Mood

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Milk

Not only is milk good for your bones, but dairy may increase your happiness because they contain vitamin D.

As Joy Bauer said in an article published on the Today show website, "vitamin D might help relieve mood disorders because it seems to increase the amounts of serotonin, one of the neurotransmitters responsible for mood. In particular, vitamin D seems to help the type of depression called 'seasonal affective disorder (SAD),' or the winter blues."

Bauer, Joy. "Improve Your Mood with These Foods." TODAY.com. MSNBC, 31 Oct. 2006. Web. 20 June 2012.

Low-fat dairy products are high in vitamin D (Getty Images).

Everyone needs a boost every so often, and when it comes to your mood, there are several foods that have been shown to improve it. So if you feel in need of a little feel-good, indulge yourself with these delicious and nutritious "mood-boosters." No medications needed.