27 foods that can actually help lift your mood

Feeling down? There are foods that can actually help lift your mood, with increasing scientific evidence of the positive role certain nutrients play. While it is always essential to first seek specialist support from a doctor if you're struggling with your mental health, your diet can also have a huge impact on psychological wellbeing.

Tweaking your meals has been shown to have a protective effect on the mind and keep bad days at bay. However, there is increasing evidence of how particular brain-nourishing foods can help those who are experiencing a whole range of common mental health conditions - including anxiety and stress symptoms, as well as the early signs of burnout and depression.

Even better, many of the best mood-elevating groceries will already likely be on your regular shopping list, from eggs and broccoli to chicken and olive oil. What's more, as we'll reveal, the most nutritious feel-good items - with which you can easily and affordably upgrade your current breakfast, lunch and dinner - still come packed with plenty of flavour...