EAT TO BEAT DEPRESSION

Iron 
Iron deficiency has been linked to depression. Iron is found in salmon, chicken, cooked beans, tofu, pumpkin seeds, apricots, nuts, raisins and spinach.

Omega-3s
These healthy fatty acids improve thinking, memory and mood , Omega - 3 is found in seafood (especially cold-water fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, sardines), nuts, seeds and plant oils such as coconut, olive, flaxseed oil.


Herbs: 
Ginseng, chamomile, lavender, saffron can improve mental clarity and energy and reduce stress, give relief from depression, reduce anxiety and improve sleep.


Oysters: 
They are rich in vitamin B12, which studies suggest may help to reduce brain shrinkage. They are also well stocked with long chain omega-3 fatty acids, deficiencies of which have been linked to suicide and depression.

Comments