Foods that can help depression and anxiety
Foods that can help depression- Very often most women struggle with depression and anxiety and are not aware of the fact that they do. Taking care of kids, the house, cooking and going to work, t’s certainly not an easy task. What can I say… It’s really hard to juggle it all. As Moms, we can sometimes be overwhelmed with this. This is just one simple example that could lead to depression.
If you struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, poor sleep, mood swings, irritability or even if you’re just feeling a little low and uninspired – don’t ignore it. It is good to know how we can beat depression. And it’s even better to know that is something we can use whenever we want. Plus there are no side effects. What is it? Food. Mostly fruits and vegetables. Here is a list of 10 foods that can help depression.
1. Walnuts
Walnuts are one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids which support brain function and reduce depression symptoms. A walnut a day keeps depression at bay and far far away.
2. Avocado
An average avocado contains 4 grams of protein. This is higher than other fruits
3. Berries
Berries are some of the highest antioxidant foods which are like DNA repairmen. They aid in fixing your cells and preventing them from getting cancer and other illnesses.
4. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lots of folic acids and alpha-lipoic acid. Folic acid can prevent an excess of homocysteine — which reduces the making of important neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine — from forming in the body. Alpha-lipoic acid keeps coming up as I read more about nutrition and the brain.
5. Onions
Onions they don’t smell nice but onions have been associated with a decreased risk of several cancers! Eating frequently onion is associated with a reduced risk of cancers of the digestive tract. Also, the folate in onions works to shut out the formation of homocysteine in the body. An excess of homocysteine dodges all nutrients from reaching your brain and hinders the release of the good-mood hormones including dopamine and serotonin.
6. Apples
Apples are One of my
7. Leafy greens
They are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients to
8. Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate helps to release serotonin and relaxes the blood vessels of the cardiovascular system. The only problem is that dark chocolate is incredibly calorie-dense, with about 150 calories per ounce, so don’t eat it a lot!
9. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are great for triggering the body to release serotonin, the chemical that initiates a soothing feeling, that de-stresses your mind and body
10. Green tea
Green tea is full of theanine which is an amino acid naturally found in tea leaves and it provides an anti-stress relaxation for green tea lovers.
11. Salmon
Oily fish such as Salmon, Herring,
12. Fermented foods
Who could tell that fermented foods like
13. Bananas
A few examinations recommend a connection between depression and low degrees of tyrosine, the supposed “cheerful hormone”. Large quantities and a healthy
If you feel you have a problem with depression or anxiety it’s
I am taking my blog to the next level with Blogchatter’s #MyFriendAlexa . People also read – TOP 10 SUPERFOODS YOU SHOULD INCLUDE IN DIET
Share this article on your social media:
Anahita Irani
A preschool teacher, social media influencer, lifestyle & food blogger. Added hobbies are travel, movies, and fashion, going for events, socializing, networking and making new friends.
51 Comments
Brinda
A useful post for all health-conscious people indeed. I for one love nuts…and most of the other food you have mentioned here.
Snehalata
I eat bananas as it makes me feel full n de-stress me immediately and also gives instant energy
Preetjyot Kaur
That’s a very helpful post. Thanks for sharing about these did items that can help about anxiety.
Prerna wahi
That’s interesting to know. Another reason to stock up on chocolates and nuts. Thanks for sharing this piece!
Sonia Chatterjee
A very useful post for those dealing with mental health issues. Appreciate the research that has gone into writing this.
Aditi Kapur
Good food boosts health. The food items you’ve shared are good for dealing with stress.
#MyFriendAlexa
#AditiReads
aditikapur.com
Rahul Prabhakar
OMG I didn’t know that there were things that you could eat when depressed. Thanks for the lovely post, educating us on topics that weren’t quite obvious.
http://www.rahulprabhakar.com
Deepika
Oh! I didn’t aware that these fruits help to reduce depression and anxiety. Thanks for the post.
Rajesh K
Very useful information, these days depression, anxiety is the common problem, brain needs some natural supplements, and you suggested the best natural brain power booster
Anish deshmukh
Wow I wasn’t knowing food like avocado, berries, tomato and many other helps in depression, really informative post ya
Anahita Irani
Yes Chef Anish.
Srishti
Thank you so much for this well-researched article. I only knew about dark chocolate curbing mental stress.
social connoisseurs
Walnuts, dark chocolates and salmon are tried and tested indeed! Whenever there’s a mood swings, these are most reliable for uplifting my spirits. Need to try the other sources too.
Anahita Irani
Yes, its so important to try good foods, I am actully doing experimentation on myself.
Gurjeet Chhabra
I never knew pickles or fermentation food can take our depression away
Rashi Roy
That’s an interesting post. I knew about the health benefits but didn’t think that they can help come out of depression and anxiety as well.
Amrit kaur
I prefer having dark chocolate as it helps me to de-stress and keep me happy.
Simrit Bedi
This is a very helpful post. Thank you so much for sharing. i knew about dark chocolates and nuts. But didn’t know so many other food items are also very helpful. #simritreads #MyFriendAlexa
Leha Divakar
Fruits are always a delicious snack, especially berries and avocados
Trapti
I ate everything except the avocado as this is not so famous in the Indian market.
Well done and thanks for giving this information.
Ritu
Indeed a helpful post. Thanks for sharing the list. I was aware of dark chocolate as a mood elevator. And of course green tea as a stress buster.
Anita
Thank you for sharing your tips about eating hralthy inorder to fight the blues.Some food for thought there!
Gurjeet Chhabra
Mostly we consume this fruits and vegetable and doesn’t know that they are so helpful in overcome depression and anxiety
Pooja Priyamvada
Yes research indicates that diet matters for mental health, good post
Jenifer
At some point in our life, we all suffer from these symptoms.
Foods and fruits mentioned really works. I myself daily take nuts and sometimes dark chocolate,
Narinder Bhatia
Very informative post. indeed it’s always preferable to stay healthy the natural way. Wasn’t aware that tomatoes, fermented foods and banana could help cure aspects of anxiety and depression. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Anahita Irani
Glad you liked my post
shilpi
Some times I feel the same symptoms. I feel like adding more iteams in my diet that you listed here.
Swarnali Nath
Foods for depression! that’s really useful.. for all the ppl like me who are suffering from depression and anxiety..
nehajainu@gmail.com Jain
This is really helpful post and all this items are normally available at home and easily you can get the market store.
kushal
Informative post… i dint know we have so many foods that can help us feel good… Knew rhis about dark chocolates and sweet potato…
Ruchi Verma
This is really a very helpful post and I am happy to see many food items are in my meals!!
Deepali Sood
Wow… I wasn’t aware of the benefits of these food items. Will now make them a part of my routine diet.
Pratibha
This looks like an interesting list. Thank you for sharing. #myepicareads #MyFriendAlexa
Pragnya Mishra
I wasn’t aware of this food helping to fight depression and anxiety. Quite a list it is.
Neha
Wow! I had no idea there are so many foods that can help keep depression at bay. I was thrilled when I read chocolate, but then also read about your calorie warning and decided to stick to onions 😛
Snehal
I only knew about dark chocolate. Thanks for sharing this dea! Will try a few of them next time ☺?
Roma Gupta Sinha
Honestly Anahita I did not know these foods help in depression thank you for sharing the same buddy
Noor Anand Chawla
Wow I did not know about most of these being anti-depressants! Thank you for sharing this post.
Sakshi@tripleamommy
What relaxes me the most is a warm glass of milk with chocolate horlicks ?
Judy Morris
Glad to know that Avocado, berries and dark chocolate are mood enhancers.. love all of them
Tina Basu
I didn’t know they can help with depression. All of these fruits a re full of anti-oxidants, so definitely they will help in a healthy system.
Rakhi Parsai
This is such a useful post, I had heard about Chochlates helping fight depression but other stuff mentioned by you are new to me however they are so easily available at home that we can use them too,
Gunjan Upadhyay
Indeed they say a apple a day keeps the doctor away. Eating a healthy balance diet really helps and these food looks great to beat the depression
NIHARIKA CHATTERJEE
I am so glad you shared this post!! Fruits are any which way good for health!! Didn’t know about chocolate though
Srishti Rajeev Menda
Informative post with important information for all!
Kinshoo
The colors of berries and dark chocolate can uplift anyone’s mood ;). Informative and useful post. didn’t know about other foods.
Anahita Irani
So true, colors uplifts our moods too
importance of following orders essay
Your idea is magnificent
sachin shakya
Really helpful and informative article thanks publisher for sharing such wonderful piece of content with us
ajeet singh
Amazing information i really enjoyed reading this wonderful info i have shared this article on my blog