{"id":10166,"date":"2020-05-07T02:29:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T02:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthysuppliesshop.com\/?p=10166"},"modified":"2020-05-07T02:29:23","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T02:29:23","slug":"a-total-beginners-guide-to-quick-and-healthy-meals-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthysuppliesshop.com\/2020\/05\/07\/a-total-beginners-guide-to-quick-and-healthy-meals-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"A Total Beginner’s Guide to Quick And Healthy Meals At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All the stress might make you want to indulge in a big bowl of macaroni and cheese, but there are healthy meals that can actually help elevate our moods.<\/p>\n

Green veggies like spinach, brussels sprouts and broccoli are not only filling, but they are packed with folate, a B vitamin that assists with the production of serotonin, the chemical in the brain that affects our mood.<\/p>\n

Try them fresh, steamed or even roasted with a little olive oil and seasoning.<\/p>\n

Looking for a way to alleviate depression?<\/p>\n

Put down the ice cream and pick up some yogurt or kefir.<\/p>\n

A study by the University of Virginia Health System found that the probiotics in these foods may help reduce negative thoughts.<\/p>\n

Feeling sluggish? Grab some whole grains for an energy boost!<\/p>\n

Foods such as oatmeal, brown rice and whole grain bread are also high in fiber, so they won\u2019t leave you crashing like foods high in sugars.<\/p>\n

If you are craving something sweet, have a few bites of dark chocolate. It contains caffeine and flavanols that improve cognition.<\/p>\n

Forget the frozen dinners. Many healthy foods last a long time, are easy to store and can be made into healthy meals. Canned vegetables or fish can be rinsed to remove the salt.<\/p>\n

Frozen veggies without sauces are usually low in sodium, and frozen fruits and veggies are good sources of vitamins.<\/p>\n

Long-lasting foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n