{"id":21790,"date":"2018-09-06T08:42:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T08:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teka.com\/?p=21790"},"modified":"2021-02-18T16:32:36","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T16:32:36","slug":"foods-that-help-to-improve-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teka.com\/en-th\/inspiration\/care-tips\/foods-that-help-to-improve-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods that help to improve depression"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you suffer from depression, you sure know how important it is to have all the possible resources available to overcome this disorder effectively. Healthy eating<\/strong> can become the best natural therapy to improve your mood and feelings. And a good diet can be a strong support to help you to fight against anxiety and depression, two of the most common health problems in our society.<\/p>\n

Mood food<\/h2>\n

Foods that make up your usual diet have a determining influence in your mood. Several scientific studies have shown that taking care of what you eat can help to improve some symptoms of depression.<\/p>\n

In fact, the brain requires a series of essential nutrients in order to work properly. These can also have a positive influence on emotional disorders such as depression. These are Vitamin D, E, B9, B1, and B12, Omega 3 fatty acids, fiber and minerals such as magnesium and calcium.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also, some foods encourage the body to secrete serotonin and endorphins, the main ingredients your body needs to make you feel better.<\/p>\n

The importance of serotonin<\/h2>\n

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter we all have in our body, and a lack of it can lead to emotional disorders such as depression or anxiety<\/strong>. To ensure we produce enough of it, we need to ingest tryptophan<\/strong>. This amino acid comes from foods like cheese, eggs or fishes like salmon.<\/p>\n

These yummy foods can boost your serotonin almost immediately. Good news for vegans and vegetarians:\u00a0tryptophan\u00a0<\/strong>can also be found in tofu and many seeds or nuts.<\/p>\n

Foods against depression<\/h2>\n

Although there are many foods that can have favorable effects on depression and help us to feel better, it is worth taking into account some of the most effective:<\/p>\n

Turkey and chicken<\/h3>\n

These two types of white meat are very rich in tryptophan.<\/strong> Introducing them into our regular diet, we can be sure of secreting enough serotonin to generate a sensation of well-being.<\/p>\n

Nuts<\/h3>\n

A daily dose of nuts, especially walnuts, is essential for providing the body with the dose of monounsaturated fatty acids needed for a proper work of the cardiovascular system. Also, nuts<\/strong> stimulate the good mood<\/strong>, as we said above. They\u2019re even good for concentration and if you need an extra push with energy. Really helpful too during spring asthenia too.<\/p>\n

Green tea<\/h3>\n

Drinking green tea has a host of beneficial effects for the organism. So it is a really good idea to begin each day with a green tea smoothie combined (why not?) with other raw vegetables like spinach or fruits like apples. Green tea contains theanine, an essential amino acid that has a relaxing action and guards against depression.<\/p>\n

Oily fish<\/h3>\n

If you eat salmon, sardines or other oily fish, you\u2019ll ingest the amount of omega 3 fatty acids you need to help your brain stay healthy and to release serotonin<\/strong>. It is proved that eating fish at least twice a week can help you to decrease depression by around 25%. And yes, as you probably hear around, fish may lower the risk of having a heart attack. But it is also said this kind of fish may even be good for the grey matter in your brain.<\/p>\n

Dark chocolate<\/h3>\n

A moderate dose of dark chocolate is a delicious treat for most people, and also a superfood that will help you to be healthy. It contains antioxidants and also stimulates the production of, again, our friend serotonin,\u00a0<\/strong>reducing also the amount of stress hormone in your body. But no, that does not mean you can eat one bar per day, sorry.<\/p>\n

Whole grain<\/h3>\n

Whole grains like oats or quinoa has many beneficial properties. They are good for digestion, help you with snacking and even may improve your immune system. They have fiber, essential\u00a0carbohydrates,\u00a0folic acid and vitamins that prevent the body from losing energy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Turmeric<\/h3>\n

You may well use the delicious flavor of this spice to improve some of your recipes, but what you probably don\u2019t know is that it also helps you with\u00a0your physical and mental health<\/strong>. It is effective as an anti-inflammatory and for treating joint problems. But it is an excellent ally in improving your mood and your memory too.<\/p>\n

Foods to avoid if you have anxiety or depression<\/h2>\n

Now that we know foods and drinks can have a positive impact on our mood and emotions, we can also guess there are plenty of foods that can make us feel worse. Forget about sugar, artificial sweeteners, and processed food:\u00a0There are many studies that show how high glucose levels in the blood can affect neurons negatively. Alcohol and caffeine will not make you feel better either, even though you really think you are funnier with two glasses of red wine. Of course, any kind of processed food or fast food will not help your mental or physical health. That does not mean you can not eat a hamburger outside once in while but definitely, it nods a good idea to include this food in your weekly diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Healthy eating <\/strong>is essential if you want to be in good physical and emotional shape. Any extra help you can get to go through the day when you are depressed or feeling anxious is always welcomed. But don’t forget there are many things you can do to overcome this disorder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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