# Mood-Improving Food Charts This Infographic From Atkins Lists Happiness and Energy-Boosting Foods By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energyboosting-foods References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/377869/Infographic-How-To-Eat-Healthily-To-Boost-Your-Mood-Energy-Level/) & [atkins](http://www.atkins.ca/) People say that happiness is an inside job, which might have something to do with what you eat and consuming [happiness-enhancing and energy-boosting foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-pandas). From the site of the low carb diet program Atkins, the infographic 'Eat Yourself Happy' explains how changing your eating habits can make you feel happier and more energized. The chart suggests eating low carb meals with snacks in between to combat fatigue and control blood sugar. The infographic lists a [mood-improving tip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-mocktail) for various points throughout the day as well as energy-boosting foods you can try. For example, smoked salmon and scrambled egg is a protein-packed way to start of your day, especially if paired with just 20 minutes of endorphins-releasing exercise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mood-improving Foods:** Opportunity to develop or promote food products that enhance mood and energy levels. - **Low Carb Diets:** Opportunity to create low-carb meal plans or snacks that combat fatigue and control blood sugar levels. - **Endorphins-boosting Exercises:** Opportunity to create or promote workouts that release endorphins and pair well with energy-boosting foods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to develop or market mood-improving and energy-boosting food products. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Opportunity to create or promote endorphins-boosting workouts that pair well with energy-boosting foods. - **Health and Nutrition:** Opportunity to create low-carb diet plans or snacks that promote energy and mood enhancement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mood Management Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-bars.md) - [Functional Superfood Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindright.md) - [Happiness-Boosting Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-mint-toothpaste.md) - [Mood-Boosting Saffron Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyspring-mood-munchies.md) - [Mid-Day Energy Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3pm-afternoon-bites.md) - [Energy-Boosting Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soreen-lift-bars.md) - [Dopamine-Boosting Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illicit-elixirs.md) - [Mood-Boosting Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-yeahh-lip-balm.md) - [Mood-Boosting Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-mood-soda.md)