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Sad, tired or bored: 7 recipes to match your mood

Sad, tired or bored: 7 recipes to match your mood - Centr

Sadly, a single meal isn't likely to cure a bad mood. But if you are feeling stressed, anxious, sad, blergh or otherwise, these recipes may help!

Research suggests that longer-term, sustained increases in certain vitamins can impact your moods. So making the foods that provide these nutrients – such as berries, green tea and salmon – a regular part of your meal plan will help you consistently feel and perform at your best.

Simply match your current mood to a recipe below to get started.

Two bowls of Centr's Wholesome Chicken Soup sit on a wooden serve board, ready for eating. 1/7

Sick: Wholesome Chicken Soup

What's our first port of call when we're feeling a bit sick or generally "blergh"? Wholesome Chicken Soup, of course! This home remedy for the ages contains nutrients essential for a well-functioning immune system, can reduce stuffiness and congestion, help settle digestion, reduce inflammation and give your body the energy it needs to fight off infection. Plus, it's a big, comforting hug in a bowl. Ahhh.

A salmon burger sits on a wooden board, with salmon burger patties in the background. 2/7

Sad: Dan's Salmon Burgers with Quick Slaw

Feeling a bit down in the dumps? Instead of ordering takeout, focus your mind on something positive – like making your own delicious Salmon Burgers. Research suggests that the omega-3 in salmon can reduce symptoms of depression, including feelings of sadness and pessimism.

Two mugs of Vegan Matcha Latte sit on a wooden table, with a small bowl of matcha powder and a wooden spoon with matcha powder on the side. 3/7

Anxious: Vegan Matcha Latte

Nothing slows you down and brings you back to the present moment like a calming hot beverage. Our Vegan Matcha Latte is also packed with antioxidants and caffeine, which can boost your mood and aid concentration.

A ssingle Choc Espresso Cashew Cheesecake sits on a plate with a silver fork on the side, ready to eat. 4/7

Tired: Choc Espresso Cashew Cheesecake

When the mid-afternoon yawns hit, finish your day strong with our Choc Espresso Cashew Cheesecake. Bite in to get your hit of sweetness plus a caffeine kick to boost your energy levels and keep you thinking clearly.

A tall glass of berry red Super Hydrating Juice sits on a wooden table, ready for drinking. 5/7

Bored: Super Hydrating Juice

Feeling bored or restless? Rather than mindlessly snacking, whip out your blender and channel that energy into something full of goodness. Our Super Hydrating Juice will refresh body and mind, setting you up to make the most of every minute.

Two serves of Power Protein Yogurt with Peanut Butter sit on a round marble serving board, ready for eating. 6/7

Stressed: Dan's Power Protein Yogurt with Peanut Butter

When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol, which can suppress your immune system. The berries in Dan's Power Protein Yogurt will help you fight back with vitamin C and antioxidants each working to reduce cortisol and counteract its impact.

A pan of Beef & Mushroom Lasagne rests on a wooden serving board, with a serve of lasagne on a plate in front, ready to eat. 7/7

Happy: One-pan Beef & Mushroom Lasagna

More than just comfort food, our Beef & Mushroom Lasagna is happy-making food. So why not share it with your family and friends, or break it out for your next celebration?

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