A nutritional psychiatrist shares her favorite mood-boosting cherry chocolate smoothie recipe that will help you sleep better.

Read: This smoothie is totally fair game for a post-dinner dessert.

So how does this all translate into benefits for your mind and mood?

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In other words, if youre feeling blue, it can help to go green.

Next up are chia seeds, which we already know are rich in fiber.

However, Dr. Naidoo mentions that theyre also high in plant-based protein as well as healthy fats.

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Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist

Research suggests thatALA has neuroprotective properties and promotes healthy brain development, she continues.

Small but mighty, chia seeds clearly deserve a spot in any brain-boosting meal plan.

Paired together, theyre an unmistakably dynamic duo for your mind and mood.

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Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, then enjoy!

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Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist

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