A lot of people use comfort food for...well, comfort. That however, might backfire. New evidence shows that when you are reaching for that favorite fast food, you might actually be putting a damper on your mood, instead of gaining some measure of contentment.
Junk food in fact, is part of the culprit in that it contributes to depression and mood swings. In fact people who eat junk food are 51% more likely to have stronger depressive symptoms.
In recent research, people who ate vegetables, fruit, berries, whole grains, fish, poultry and low fat cheese were less likely to experience depressive moods or feelings.
But there are some mood boosting foods that are equally satisfying and here is a list of them, and some other supplements that help send the blues away:
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B vitamins. Food that is rich in B vitamins not only helps with overall immune and health, but also in other mental problems
Dark Chocolate: as long as it's not filled with sugar, dark chocolate has a compound that among other actions, has a stimulating effect on the brain.
Nuts: nuts have magnesium, which helps produce serotonin, the 'happy' chemical our brain produces. The best ones are cashews, almonds and peanuts.
D vitamins. Higher levels of vit. D in the bloodstream usually are also correlated with a reduced risk of depression. Most of the vit. D is metabolized through exposure to sunlight, but in modern times, people have much less exposure than needed, and their eating habits, and some medicines, such as proton pump inhibitors or acid reducers, can limit the absorption of the vitamin. Taking supplements is a good way to eliminate such deficiencies.
Source : Live Science / 10.09.13
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