Depression Tips

Foods That Help Fight Depression

November 8th, 2007

Depression has become one the biggest silent killer in this so called safe world. Almost 20% of Americans are likely to suffer from major depression sometime in there life. Depression is more common susceptible in women than men. Major depression also affects your health like weight loss, insomnia, irritability, and lack of interest in outside events.

To stabilize your mood you must adjust your food. For fighting depression high quality nutrition is the best defense.

You should take carbohydrate rich food. Lack of carbohydrate can lead to change in your mood, as it plays role in production of serotonin.

Fish, flax and eggs are good source as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These play a good role in prevention of some cancers, heart diseases and stroke.

Low level of vitamin E is also a cause of depression. So vitamin E rich diet should be taken to reduce depression. Vitamin E rich resources are sunflower oil, soybean oil, peanuts, corn, oats, etc.

Folate has a key role in generation of serotonin. Folate rich sources are dark green vegetables such as peas and spinach. Legumes are also rich in folate. You should always prefer fresh food because packed foods have low nutritional value.

Besides these changes in your daily diet you can also use herbs into your diet. You can put some of these herbs directly in your food. Ginger is one of the oldest herb which treats depression in a very nice way. Rosemary oil is the number one choice of aroma therapists for treating depression. Rosemary is indirectly engaged in the stimulation of nervous system. Furthermore, it gives a very relaxing message.

It is also suggested to have vitamin B rich diet as much as possible. Vitamin B6 and B12 helps in keeping neurotransmitters level high, this intern help nerve cells communicate easily. This process plays a big role in reducing depression. Vitamin B food resources are spinach, okra, broccoli, asparagus, beans, soybeans, etc. Chicken and turkey are also rich source of Vitamin B6.
There is fruit known as noni which helps in keeping mind and body fit. This is a magical fruit which has more than 150 nutrients stored in it. It is consumed in a form of juice with water.

After taking all the above steps, if you are still suffering from the symptoms of depression there is no need to panic. Just go and consult a doctor.

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