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Health and Mood—What’s the Connection?

It’s been proven, time and time again, that living a healthy lifestyle reduces stress, improves your mood and extends your lifespan. In the broadest sense, a healthy lifestyle means you live your life in such a way that it benefits you both physically and emotionally. A bunch of things go into this recipe, like: getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, having positive relationships and eating a balanced, nutritional diet. So, why is it good to eat healthy, get together with positive friends, take a brisk walk around the block, and get to bed early? It will make you happier, that’s why!
 

Healthy living is a choice

Living healthy is a choice and for it to work successfully at improving your emotional state, a commitment of healthy choices followed by healthy actions is the best plan. The foods you eat play a big role in overall health. As part of a good wellness plan, among other things, diet can give you more energy, keep illness away, and maintain a more even emotional state which leads to good self-esteem, confidence and yes, a happy, positive mood.

Try the Mediterranean Diet

Following the basics of the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet primarily focuses on fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, herbs & spices and olive oil, supplemented with dairy, poultry, fish and red wine in moderation. It has been shown to increase the mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain. It doesn’t just lead to a healthy body, but it can actually boost your feelings of happiness.

Pita Jungle promotes wellness and their ‘Art of Eating Healthy’ idea at all of their restaurant locations. The food is always fresh, the Mediterranean fare is heart healthy, and the staff is fun and creative. It’s a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that lends itself to a relaxing time with family and friends.

Put yourself in a good mood with a healthy lunch or dinner at Pita Jungle. Try a mouth-watering Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Shawarma in a pita or a tri-colored Pasta & Spinach Salad chased by a Pita Jungle special icy strawberry banana smoothie and let the happiness begin!