Anti Depression Diet

Although in the past the idea of an anti depression diet didn’t seem to stir any interest among therapists and medical practitioners, at present, things have changed a lot in this respect. Depression has lots of symptoms and causes that vary from individual to individual, yet everybody agrees that depression involves incorrect brain chemistry. This explains why some nutrients can make depression worse while others soothe or alleviate the symptoms.

What an anti depression diet should include!

There are some nutrients considered essential for  mental health:

- fatty acids such as Omega 3, and the sources here are fish like salmon, cod or trout;

- vitamins C, E and A taken from colored vegetables and fruits as well as from seeds;

- protein and amino acids like tyrosine that boost up the level of brain chemicals. Include tuna, turkey or chicken in your diet.

- Vitamin D plays an essential role for the secretion of serotonin, another brain chemical whose deficiency triggers depression. There are dietary supplements that include vitamin D if there are no conditions for the body to produce it on its own.

- Selenium is a mineral that greatly influences mental health. Among the foods rich in selenium we can mention low-fat dairy products, whole grains, lean meat, legumes and beans as well as nuts and seeds.

The enemies of an anti depression diet!

If you have decided on a holistic approach to depression, you’ll have to get rid of some bad habits that make this condition worse. Here are the elements that should be ELIMINATED from your diet if you suffer from depression:

- alcohol;
- sugar and caffeine – only low amounts are acceptable;
- some foods rich in carbohydrates (check a list of good carbs).

A balanced lifestyle with regular meals, a good sleeping pattern and lots of physical activities also makes a solid support for any anti depression diet.