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When a Dolphin and a Cat Met.
In looking today for happy or inspirational news to bring your way I can assure you I had no notion of something like what I found. But I was fortunate to find this charming video of a small cat on the side of a boat who made a new friend out of a gentle dolphin.
It’s odd, how this video actually touched me. I’m still processing why. Is it a message about living in harmony with the Earth, in a world where cultural differences aren’t divisions, where stranger greet each other pleasantly? Maybe so.
So, take a look at this heartwarmer and let me know what it means to you. Of course, be sure to share it with your friends as well.
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6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
Editor’s Note:
Over the past few years we’ve identified that in addition to making the world a kinder, better place that our readership of Kindhearts like you also want to live longer and healthier lives. As such, we’ve gone on a recruiting mission to find great new writers who can give us ideas so that we can all “Live well. Be kind.”
Today is our first of many great ideas for living better. Enjoy!
6 Feel-Good Foods That Naturally Boost Your Mood
When we’re feeling down, we often turn to our friends for solace or look for an activity that can distract us from our worries. Our first instinct isn’t usually to turn to food — unless it’s to dig into a pint of ice cream for comfort— but eating the right diet can actually boost your mood and your happiness overall. Whether you’re stressed out and anxious or you just don’t have the energy or motivation to get through the day, picking the right foods can help keep you feeling relaxed and upbeat.
It might sound farfetched that food can so greatly affect your mood, but research shows that certain types of diets can have a significant effect on your happiness levels. One study from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that people who ate a typical Mediterranean diet filled with whole and unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and olive oil were much happier than those who ate a standard Western diet that included a lot of fast food, dessert, and soda.
Eating healthy foods can provide you with the nutrients your body needs to help fight off depression and keep your stress levels at bay. If you need a little boost in your mood, try eating one of these six feel-good foods that will have you smiling in no-time.
1. Dark Chocolate
As if you need another excuse to eat the sweet treat: dark chocolate has been found to fight off anxiety and depression. One study from the Journal of Proteome Research found that daily consumption of chocolate led to lower levels of stress hormones. Cocoa also contains antioxidants called polyphenols which can help fight against depression and other mental disorders.
Make sure you opt for chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher, and avoid kinds with added sugar, which can actually have the reverse effect.
2. Berries
Berries such as raspberries and strawberries contain a natural ingredient that closely resembles valproic acid, a chemical used in prescription mood-stabilizing drugs. One study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine also found that daily consumption of goji berry juice increased people’s general feelings of wellbeing
3. Turkey
Turkey contains two important nutrients that help play a role in your mood: selenium and tryptophan. Research from the journal Biological Psychiatry found that subjects who received selenium supplements experienced a decrease in anxiety and elevated mood. Additionally, tryptophan is an amino acid that is responsible for synthesizing serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Increasing your intake of tryptophan results in higher levels of serotonin, which can not only improve your mood, but even your behavior.
4. Nuts
If you’re a fan of snacking throughout the day, start chowing down on some nuts. Like turkey, nuts can also help boost your serotonin levels, and it only takes one ounce of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts to improve your happiness.
5. Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, an important mood-boosting nutrient. Research shows that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve symptoms of depression. One study from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry even found that omega-3 fatty acids are just as effective at improving mood as an antidepressant.
6. Leafy Greens
Greens such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other lettuce contain folic acid, an important B vitamin that plays a role in mood regulation, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Research from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows that increasing your intake of folate can help reduce depressive symptoms.
When in doubt, you’re always best sticking to whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, but the above foods especially can help keep you calm and positive overall.
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Editor’s Note:
Over the past few years we’ve identified that in addition to making the world a kinder, better place that our readership of Kindhearts like you also want to live longer and healthier lives. As such, we’ve gone on a recruiting mission to find great new writers who can give us ideas so that we can all “Live well. Be kind.”
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When we’re feeling down, we often turn to our friends for solace or look for an activity that can distract us from our worries. Our first instinct isn’t usually to turn to food — unless it’s to dig into a pint of ice cream for comfort— but eating the right diet can actually boost your mood and your happiness overall. Whether you’re stressed out and anxious or you just don’t have the energy or motivation to get through the day, picking the right foods can help keep you feeling relaxed and upbeat.
It might sound farfetched that food can so greatly affect your mood, but research shows that certain types of diets can have a significant effect on your happiness levels. One study from the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that people who ate a typical Mediterranean diet filled with whole and unprocessed foods such as fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes, and olive oil were much happier than those who ate a standard Western diet that included a lot of fast food, dessert, and soda.
Eating healthy foods can provide you with the nutrients your body needs to help fight off depression and keep your stress levels at bay. If you need a little boost in your mood, try eating one of these six feel-good foods that will have you smiling in no-time.
1. Dark Chocolate
As if you need another excuse to eat the sweet treat: dark chocolate has been found to fight off anxiety and depression. One study from the Journal of Proteome Research found that daily consumption of chocolate led to lower levels of stress hormones. Cocoa also contains antioxidants called polyphenols which can help fight against depression and other mental disorders.
Make sure you opt for chocolate with 70 percent cocoa or higher, and avoid kinds with added sugar, which can actually have the reverse effect.
2. Berries
Berries such as raspberries and strawberries contain a natural ingredient that closely resembles valproic acid, a chemical used in prescription mood-stabilizing drugs. One study from the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine also found that daily consumption of goji berry juice increased people’s general feelings of wellbeing
3. Turkey
Turkey contains two important nutrients that help play a role in your mood: selenium and tryptophan. Research from the journal Biological Psychiatry found that subjects who received selenium supplements experienced a decrease in anxiety and elevated mood. Additionally, tryptophan is an amino acid that is responsible for synthesizing serotonin, the “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Increasing your intake of tryptophan results in higher levels of serotonin, which can not only improve your mood, but even your behavior.
4. Nuts
If you’re a fan of snacking throughout the day, start chowing down on some nuts. Like turkey, nuts can also help boost your serotonin levels, and it only takes one ounce of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts to improve your happiness.
5. Fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and sardines contain omega-3 fatty acids, an important mood-boosting nutrient. Research shows that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help relieve symptoms of depression. One study from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry even found that omega-3 fatty acids are just as effective at improving mood as an antidepressant.
6. Leafy Greens
Greens such as spinach, kale, broccoli, and other lettuce contain folic acid, an important B vitamin that plays a role in mood regulation, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Research from the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry shows that increasing your intake of folate can help reduce depressive symptoms.
When in doubt, you’re always best sticking to whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, but the above foods especially can help keep you calm and positive overall.
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28 Comments
Tracy
what a loving and caring video, this is how mankind should treat each other everyday and not just at Christmas time when you tend to see more kindness. Thank you for sharing this video, it has truly touched my heart.
12 Apr 2011 07:04 pm
DON
WONDERFUL TO SEE NATURE IN SUCH SWEET HARMONY. IT CERTAINLY HELPS TO MAKE THE DAY BRIGHTER
12 Apr 2011 08:04 pm
Stephanie
Lately I have been thinking how the animals have more humanity than the humans and this lovely video just proves me right I think.
12 Apr 2011 09:04 pm
Anonymous
Gee animals are true friends it helps us wonder is it the second coming really near
12 Apr 2011 10:04 pm
Fay Roberts
This is one of The Most Beautiful moments I have watched ,if these two creatures can share peace why oh why can’t we, thank you for sharing this;
12 Apr 2011 11:04 pm
Kathleen A.
Finding a friend in unexpected places, a communication that humans should be more aware of in the oddsest places.
13 Apr 2011 02:04 am
Kathleen A.
A friendship sound amongst strangers, a kindness shown and not forgotten, a memory to last a lifetime
13 Apr 2011 02:04 am
Tom
Of course they’re friends. They both have tuna breath.
13 Apr 2011 04:04 am
FELICIA
HEARTWARMING VIDEO, HUMANS SHOULD REALLY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS AND DO THE SAME LIVE IN HARMONY
13 Apr 2011 07:04 am
Monica
Thank you so much for sharing this LOVELY video… Makes me feel so happy…..
13 Apr 2011 07:04 am
Roven
This is small taste of what heaven will be like. Bible talks about in the Heaven, all animals will live in harmony togather with other animals as well as human beings. When all things will be made new by God Himself. Can’t wait to get there.
Thanks for sharing. God BLess
13 Apr 2011 10:04 am
Anita Guruji
it is very nice to see the innocence of the animals and purity of their love….. we must learn from them
13 Apr 2011 11:04 am
WendyGrace
I’m so sorry but when I tried to access the video it said it is a private one. I am so disappointed as I love both cats and dolphins. Can you please tell me how to see it? Blessings. WendyGrace
14 Apr 2011 12:04 pm
Esther
God has created all of us even the creatures of the land,sea,air and water.Isn’t that beautiful if creatures of different nature can be so loving to one another.What has happened to all man.Should we not all the more live in harmony and peace with one another????????Thanks for sharing and reminding.God Bless
15 Apr 2011 04:04 am
Lorraine
That has to be the most beautiful video I have seen in a very long time. How touching to see two creatures so different get along. A lesson we could all learn.
16 Apr 2011 01:04 am
Wanda
One of these days it’ll be a Lion and a Lamb, huh?
20 Apr 2011 11:04 pm
Virgil
Loved seeing them mark each other, especially the cat, so as to proclaim ownership. Great video!!
22 Apr 2011 08:04 pm
Marcia
Makes me want to swim with a dolphin!
23 Apr 2011 04:04 am
Nancy
We have so much to learn from animals.
23 Apr 2011 05:04 pm
linda
HOW TOUCHING! If gods creatures can do this naturally, without being prompted, can’t we do the same.
23 Apr 2011 08:04 pm
Carol
I thought the thoughtful dolphin was warning the curious cat not to get so close to the edge, and was trying to nudge him back, away from danger. In the process of caring for one another, they became friends. We could all learn something from the animal kingdomNC7A
04 May 2011 03:05 pm
Florida wedding chaplain
I really liked this video. I remember swimming with dolphins in South Florida when I was a kid. They were such gentle and noble creatures. Cats are also ok.
05 May 2011 02:05 pm
Dr. Den
They have senses and feelings we do not have. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know instinctively who is a gentle and sincere friend? Have you seen the Tigris who raised a litter if piglets? That’s a wow.
07 May 2011 03:05 pm
Cat Kook
Somehow these wonderfully appealing creatures engender hope that their innocent
communication will become a paradigm for humankind. One can imagine one dolphin
saying to the others “I had heard about them, but I never actually expected to meet
one.”
09 May 2011 02:05 am
Lotusland222
How cute is that???? !!!!!!! and I loved the comment that they get along because they both have tuna breath. I was thinking – of course the cat loves the smell of a fish….. 🙂
10 May 2011 12:05 pm
trish
It’s a beautiful thing, adorable. But you might be over thinking it.
14 May 2011 11:05 am
Sharon Meserve
Absolutely spiritual seeing nature in true balance. This is so enlightening! Really enjoyed this video! Thank you!
18 May 2011 06:05 pm
Marietta Leyds
Yes, ever so touching!
Did any one see the dog being saved by a Dolphin? Very rare as well!
03 Jun 2011 02:06 pm