Depression can be very dangerous to your mental health.  All of us can be bogged down with the stresses of life and can sometimes feel sad and blue.  The problem arises, when you begin spending days on end not wanting to get out of bed, feeling worthless, or losing interest in the enjoyment that life has to offer.  These mood swings can be a sign of a major depressive disorder.  Once you recognize the problem exist; you can combat it by creating your anti-depression diet.

Use Chocolate when Creating Your Anti-Depression Diet

During a meeting at the American Chemical Society it was reported that flavors in some foods offer mood enhancing qualities much like those found in widely prescribed mood stabilizing drugs.  One of the foods mentioned was Chocolate, the molecules in chocolate have been said to have a great effect on an individual’s mood.  Some other foods mentioned in the study are blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and teas. Begin creating your anti-depression diet by making a list of food that help elevate your mood including; berries, teas, and chocolate.  Not only will these foods taste good, but they will make you feel good.

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Eat Your Fish

Researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center believe that some of the symptoms seen in depression are in direct correlation to the body being Omega 3 deficient.  By consuming salmon, halibut and other foods rich in these fatty acids; these symptoms can be resolved.  Even if you must take an anti-depressant drug, studies have shown by adding fish to your diet as well; you will have relieved more of your symptoms than without it.

Vegetables Are A Must Have

Green leafy vegetables have been the staple of a good healthy diet for years, but now studies have proven them to be even more valuable in the fight against depression.  Folic acid found in these foods has been shown to cause mood improvement in those suffering from depression.  Although these studies are limited; by increasing your daily intake of spinach, collard greens, and other green leafy vegetables; you can effectively fix any folate deficiency which is common in people with depression and improve your overall health.

Put A Little Spice in Your Life

Curcumin has received a lot of interest in the last decade for its ability to help fight numerous diseases like Malaria and Alzheimer’s.  What most people are not aware of it that this spice has also been proven to help fight depression in mice.   This spice found in many Indian foods was shown in a study to decrease depressive behaviors in mice.

Curcumin works to increase the dopamine and noradrenaline in the brain which are the same molecules found in antidepressants.
Depression is a very serious health issue to deal with.  Combat this illness by creating your  anti-depression diet.  On a daily basis include one serving of fish, two servings of leafy green vegetables, two serving of berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries), and one piece of dark chocolate.  Start on the road to happiness today; you deserve it.

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