Bookmark this guide for meal prep and planning tools, food swap ideas, recipes, and more tips for completing the Mood Foods Challenge.
DAY 1: MOOD AND FOOD: WHAT’S THE LINK?
Start a mealtime mood-tracking journal to make you more aware of what you’re eating and why.
DAY 2: UPGRADE YOUR BREAKFAST
Try one of these breakfast recipes, and don’t forget to write it down!
DAY 3: DO YOUR (VITAMIN) D
As you’re planning your meals, here’s how to work in more Vitamin D.
DAY 4: THINK ABOUT YOUR DRINKS
Swap out caffeinated beverages with one of these healthy alternatives.
DAY 5: UPGRADE YOUR CARBS
Use these meal planning tips and recipe inspiration to swap out simple carbs for complex carbs.
DAY 6: SWAP OUT SWEETS
Swap out traditional sweets with one of these healthy and creative alternatives.
DAY 7: HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!
During your water break, take a minute to learn more about how drinking water can help with weight loss.
DAY 8: FISH — NOT MEAT — FOR DINNER
Replace meat with salmon or other fatty fish for a boost of nutrients.
DAY 9: EAT A SNACK FOR SLEEP
Try one of these healthy foods near bedtime to keep the body’s sleep cycle on track.
DAY 10: GO VEG WITH LEGUMES
Substitute beans or lentils for meat in a meal.
DAY 11: FERMENT SOMETHING (OR EAT SOMETHING FERMENTED)
Prepare or buy one of these fermented foods, then plan a meal around it.
DAY 12: WORST FOODS FOR YOUR MOOD
Swap a regular comfort food with something that doesn’t dash your mood.