A registered dietitian shares five of the best mood-boosting drinks ranging from tea to fermented drinks to hemp-based beverages.

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5 mood-boosting drinks an RD sips throughout the day

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And according to Scheinman, it can be a powerful mood booster, too.

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Plus it has a compound called L-theanine, which can help improve focus and ease stress, Scheinman says.

CBD and Hemp-Based Beverages

Dealing with stress or anxiety?

Scheinman recommends CBD and hemp-based beverages, which may assist with promoting relaxation and improving mood.

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Kefir

According to Scheinman, thegut and your mood are more closely intertwinedthan you might think.

Most people dont realize that gut health plays ahugerole in mood.

The majority of the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin is produced in the gut.

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Most people dont realize that gut health plays ahugerole in mood.

The majority of the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin is produced in the gut.

Kombucha

Scheinman also relies on kombuchaanother fermented drink option thats packed with mood-boosting and gut-friendly probiotics.

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