To maintain your mental health and mood daily, certain dietary and lifestyle choices can be beneficial. While we know getting enough sleep and exercising can be helpful mood boosters, diet can also play a role in your emotional health.

1. Trout

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Trout and other fatty fish are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as well as other key nutrients like selenium and protein. Many nutritional features of fatty fish have been shown to support a healthy mood and may even ease depression.

In fact, researchers have gone as far as to claim that the regular consumption of fish can ease feelings of anxiety and stress.

The American Heart Association recommends that you eat fish two or more times a week , preferably fatty fish such as salmon

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