Depression and Nutrition:
We have all had days where we do not feel like getting out of bed, going anywhere or doing anything. We all get sad and depressed once in a while whether it's due to weather changes or something that may have happened in our life. Most of us usually get over these times within a few days or weeks. Some people though, suffer from more serious depression. They may never feel like getting out of bed or doing anything every day. Most of us have seen commercials advertising different medicines people can take for depression and what signs to look for and maybe even who to talk to. It is important for all of us to eat a balanced diet, but it is important for people who may suffer from depression to know what kinds of foods may help them to feel better and also what foods to limit or avoid. This way even people that suffer from depression can help themselves to feel better and to be happier throughout their lifetime.
Exercising daily and being exposed to sunlight around the middle of the day can help the symptoms of seasonal affective Disorder (a form of depression) according to the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. For this type of depression it may also be helpful to eat omega 3 fatty acids and get more vitamin D. These have been shown to help reduce these symptoms according to Dr. Jonathan Prousky who is the chief naturopathic medical officer at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
Foods such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines may help reduce the risk of depression or the reoccurrence of some depression symptoms. Also in the dark months of winter foods such as: brightly colored fruits and leafy green vegetables can benefit people with seasonal affective disorder or SAD. It may also be helpful to limit foods such as junk food, coffee and alcohol during these times of year.
If a person skips meals, have a poor appetite and desire sweets may feel depressed more often. Also, people that eat diets low in carbohydrates also seem to be depressed more often. Depression can also be linked to the lack of certain vitamins such as: B and B6 vitamins. A lack of folic acid may also cause a change in personality and depression.
It is important to limit or avoid foods such as: sugar, sugary foods and caffeine. Diets rich in foods including: fruits, whole grain carbohydrates, lean protein, leafy greens, bananas, avocados and chicken may help with depression. If there are still concerns about the proper diet, asking a doctor is recommended.
We have always heard that eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly would help our bodies to not only feel better but our minds and moods as well. For people with depression problems, this may be more helpful than some of us may have thought. So it is important to not only eat right for our bodies but also for our overall moods as well. This way we can be healthy and happy way into the future.
By Steven
Exercising daily and being exposed to sunlight around the middle of the day can help the symptoms of seasonal affective Disorder (a form of depression) according to the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. For this type of depression it may also be helpful to eat omega 3 fatty acids and get more vitamin D. These have been shown to help reduce these symptoms according to Dr. Jonathan Prousky who is the chief naturopathic medical officer at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
Foods such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines may help reduce the risk of depression or the reoccurrence of some depression symptoms. Also in the dark months of winter foods such as: brightly colored fruits and leafy green vegetables can benefit people with seasonal affective disorder or SAD. It may also be helpful to limit foods such as junk food, coffee and alcohol during these times of year.
If a person skips meals, have a poor appetite and desire sweets may feel depressed more often. Also, people that eat diets low in carbohydrates also seem to be depressed more often. Depression can also be linked to the lack of certain vitamins such as: B and B6 vitamins. A lack of folic acid may also cause a change in personality and depression.
It is important to limit or avoid foods such as: sugar, sugary foods and caffeine. Diets rich in foods including: fruits, whole grain carbohydrates, lean protein, leafy greens, bananas, avocados and chicken may help with depression. If there are still concerns about the proper diet, asking a doctor is recommended.
We have always heard that eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly would help our bodies to not only feel better but our minds and moods as well. For people with depression problems, this may be more helpful than some of us may have thought. So it is important to not only eat right for our bodies but also for our overall moods as well. This way we can be healthy and happy way into the future.
By Steven
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