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Find nutrient rich drink recipes, designed to improve your mood.
1 banana
1 handful spinach
½ cup oat or almond milk
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp flaxseeds
Banana: High in tryptophan, a building block for serotonin (your "happy hormone") — helps fight depression and anxiety naturally.
Spinach: Packed with magnesium, which calms the nervous system and reduces symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Flaxseeds: Provide omega-3 fatty acids that support cognitive function and emotional balance.
½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp honey
Splash of milk (any type)
Vegetarian (swap for coconut yogurt for vegan version)
A Blueberry and Greek yogurt can help improve feelings of brain fog.
Blueberries: Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that protect brain cells from oxidative stress, improving memory and mood regulation.
Greek Yogurt: Full of probiotics that strengthen gut health — and a healthier gut is directly linked to improved mood and reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression (gut-brain axis connection).
Honey: Natural energy boost and mood lift without blood sugar spikes (when used moderately).
1 cup oat milk
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of black pepper
1 tsp maple syrup
Turmeric (Curcumin): Reduces inflammation in the brain, which is often elevated in depression and chronic stress. Studies show curcumin supplements can have antidepressant effects.
Cinnamon: Helps regulate blood sugar levels, preventing mood swings.
Black Pepper: Boosts the absorption of curcumin by up to 2000%, making the anti-inflammatory effects even stronger
1 cup mango chunks
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp chia seeds
Ice cubes
Mango: High in Vitamin C and B6. Vitamin C lowers cortisol levels (stress hormone) and B6 helps produce serotonin and dopamine, supporting a positive mood.
Coconut milk: Provides medium-chain fatty acids that fuel brain cells and boost cognitive energy.
Chia Seeds: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are proven to lower symptoms of depression.
½ cup strawberries
½ small, cooked beetroot
1 cup almond milk
Beetroot: Increases nitric oxide levels, improving blood flow to the brain — resulting in better cognitive function, focus, and reduced fatigue.
Strawberries: High in antioxidants and Vitamin C which reduce inflammation and oxidative stress linked to mood disorders.
Banana: Adds a serotonin-boosting boost.
½ avocado
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
An avocado and cacao smoothie can help enhance your mood.
Avocado: Full of monounsaturated fats, which improve brain cell membrane health and enhance neurotransmitter function (important for stable mood).
Raw Cacao: Contains flavonoids, magnesium, and anandamide ("the bliss molecule") — which naturally lifts mood and reduces feelings of anxiety.
Banana: Extra mood support through tryptophan.
1 cup brewed green tea (cooled)
½ lemon squeezed
1 tsp honey (optional)
Vegan (if honey swapped for agave syrup)
This lemon and green tea can help improve your focus and reduce stress
Green Tea: Contains L-theanine, a unique amino acid that promotes a state of "relaxed alertness" — reducing stress without making you drowsy.
Lemon: High in Vitamin C, lowering cortisol and preventing oxidative damage to the brain during stressful periods.
Honey (optional): Provides a small, natural lift in energy and mood.
1 cup pineapple chunks
Handful of fresh mint leaves
1 small piece of ginger
1 cup cold water or coconut water
A pineapple, mint and ginger cooler can help reduce your stress and anxiety
Pineapple: Contains bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce the physical symptoms of stress.
Mint: Aromatic compounds in mint naturally soothe tension and anxiety, improving breathing and calming the mind.
Ginger: Reduces inflammation and supports the gut, which helps regulate mood through the gut-brain axis.