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Turmeric Ranch A nutrient-rich, nootropic-infused innovation for the snack aisle, these savory vegan chips are made with cassava flour, turmeric powder and 100% avocado oil, plus a brainy blend of lion's mane, ginseng, L-theanine and vitamins B6 and B12. SRP: $4.99
Cereal Brain Fuel This Non-GMO Project Verified nutritional powerhouse is brimming with oats, walnuts, cacao nibs and antioxidant-packed goji berries, blueberries and cranberries. The low-sugar muesli also delivers 360 mg of brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids, 8 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per half-cup serving. SRP: $6.99
Lion's Mane Mushroom Chocolate Bar Along with 64% cacao and coconut oil, this USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified treat contains 500 mg of brain boosting lion's mane extract, sourced from the fruiting bodies of mushrooms grown in California. SRP: $8.99
Toasted Cinnamon This Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, vegan granola mingles organic oats, almonds, walnuts, seeds and spices. But it also boosts brain health and energy thanks to lion's mane, chaga and cordyceps mushroom extracts. This reformulated product now has vitamin D from brown button mushrooms sourced from and lab tested by Monterey Mushrooms. Sustainability-focused Fōrij is a 1% For the Planet partner. SRP: $7.99
Cookie Dough Birthday Cake Whether savored by the spoonful or baked into cookies, this gluten-free, plant-based dough doubles as a delectable treat and superb stress reliever. Made with organic oat flour, cashew butter and organic maple syrup, it packs in 1,230 mg of KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract per jar. SRP: $16
Cookie Dough Birthday Cake Whether savored by the spoonful or baked into cookies, this gluten-free, plant-based dough doubles as a delectable treat and superb stress reliever. Made with organic oat flour, cashew butter and organic maple syrup, it packs in 1,230 mg of KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract per jar. SRP: $16
Today, we are in the midst of a mental wellness revolution, one that is arguably long overdue.
Once a taboo topic, mental health has been slowly shedding its stigma and becoming more talked-about in recent years. But the COVID-19 pandemic has opened the floodgates.
Now more than ever, people are sharing their experiences with mental illness—the highs, the lows and everything in between. They are also talking more freely about everyday stress, anxiety, sadness, mood fluctuations and sleep struggles, as well as the impact these states have on their physical health and overall quality of life. More consumers are investing the time and energy to learn about the myriad influencers of mental wellness, and they are making healthy choices to support it.
Yes, it may have taken a global pandemic to turbocharge this movement. But the fact that so many more people are now discussing mental health—openly, candidly, shamelessly—can only help to improve our collective well-being.
While functional foods have been cropping up for years, mood foods in particular—those supporting sleep, relaxation, focus and energy—are making a splash in today's functional market. Feel-good products, including cookie dough, chocolate, cereal and chips, are embracing both clean labels and innovative formats that pack in high quantities of potent botanicals: think ashwagandha root, antioxidants and mushrooms.
Fungi in its many forms (lion's mane, chaga and reishi, oh my!) appears to be the darling of the functional food and beverage space, offering a diverse range of applications and benefits, specifically targeting energy and focus. Meanwhile, trusty standbys like omega-3s, vitamin D and the B vitamins are playing a supporting role in the latest cutting-edge functional foods.
Click through the gallery to find foods that shoppers might appreciate finding on your shelves.
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