You’ll want to stick with raw, unadulterated cacao though – popular candy bars and truffles contain a lot of refined sugars and additives that do more harm than good.

It’s actually super easy to make your own chocolate, check it out here: Simple Delicious Chocolate. Raw, dark, chocolate bliss is only a few minutes away!

You know it’s good for your immune system… but did you know that Vitamin C also has a positive effect on your brain? This powerful antioxidant has been shown to decrease depressive symptoms by helping the body stop the buildup of free radicals and quickly recover from stress₁. Impressive, right?

All you need is a handful of Goji Berries, or add a teaspoon of Camu Camu Powder into your smoothie to get that C boost you need!

By now you have heard that you need Omega-3 fatty acids for a balanced diet, but you also need them for a balanced happy brain.

EPA and DHA are two crucial omega-3 fats that can actually help battle depression. These little mood-fighters go into the brain and help promote proper functioning of the neurotransmitters which regulate your mood₂.

Getting your daily dose of Omega-3’s is simple! Add a serving of Sacha Inchi Protein Powder to your favorite smoothie, throw some Chia Seeds on top of that salad or try this delicious hemp milk latte!

If you’ve ever had a relaxing massage, or light candles and incense after a long day-- you know that the effects of certain smells can do the body good. This is called aromatherapy.

The scent of Lavender has been shown to decrease feelings of sadness or depression and increase relaxation,₃ while Ylang Ylang has been found to significantly increase calmness₄.

Other popular aromas such as rose, vanilla and coconut also promote feelings of happiness and calmness.

Your ticket to relaxation doesn’t have to be a trip to the masseuse. Try using Lavender MSM Lotion on the bottom of your feet for a mini massage after a long day, Ylang Ylang and Orange MSM Lotion throughout the workday or Berry Vanilla MSM lotion after your bath/shower!

Sometimes you just need a good cup of tea to reset your mood. Tea is generally made of powerful herbs that can help an array of issues with our minds and bodies.

Early medicine has suggested that Pau D’Arco attracts alpha rays, which give human cells a positive electrical charge – promoting feelings of happiness, clarity and positivity.

Cat’s Claw is known to relax soreness or tightness in the body, and when combined with vanilla can be extremely therapeutic.

Tea can be enjoyed at any time of day! Here at Sunfood HQ, we love to indulge in our aromatic Tea-licious herbal blend… mmmm!  

Sweet, sticky, delicious honey! Other than being far better for you than refined sugars, honey contains kaempferol and quercetin, which are phytochemicals that have the ability to prevent depression and keep your brain healthy₅!

Combined, these precious neuro-heroes reduce inflammation in the brain, promoting clear thinking and happy thoughts!

Did you know that honey can replace refined sugar in most recipes? In fact, you don’t even have to use as much! It can also be used with savory ingredients to create a delicious snack experience!

We already covered vitamins and well known phytochemicals, but let’s talk about another group of antioxidants… flavonoids. This group of powerful compounds has been scientifically proven to have memory and mood enhancing properties.

You see, cumulative damage from free radicals occurs throughout the body but is especially present in memory decline, slowing of body movements and the fatigue, irritability, and mood disturbance that mark depression₆. Flavonoids kick these free radicals to the curb!