Feeling sad, depressed, and miserable? The answer lies in two main things: therapy and food. Friends may have told you to go out clubbing, socialize, get drunk and laugh, but probably few of them have told you that happiness lies not in money but in depression fighting food. In fact, certain foods have specific properties to spark and stimulate your glands and hormones and trigger happiness. Here is a list of products that can dispel negativity and depression.
Swiss chard
Swiss chard is a seldom used veggie which contains a lot of magnesium. This nutrient is an important part of biochemical reactions that increase energy levels in the human body. One Australian and New Zealand study in 2012 discovered that lower magnesium levels are associated with higher depression scores.
Sweet potato
ß-carotene and vitamin B6 are found in sweet potatoes. Both of them are responsible for the mental health, plus, vitamin B6 works as a mood booster. It is used to treat people suffering from various types of mood disorders.
Cherry tomatoes
Besides the fact that these tomatoes look very cute and make a great ingredient in salads, they can also prevent depression. The component lycopene found in cherry tomatoes has antioxidants which are responsible for enhancing our mood. The regular tomatoes also have this quality. Always try to cook them just enough to wrinkle the skins, and add a healthy oil such as virgin olive oil, coconut oil or canola oil. It will help to release the lycopene and make it absorbable by your body.
Grass fed beef
Grass fed cows make for truly happy meals. Happy cow’s beef contains more omegas than the grain fed ones, helping to mediate mood wrecking inflammation in your body. Plus, this beef is a great source of creatine- the amino acid that lifts depression in females, according to 2011 study. Experts believe that by increasing the energy available to the brain, creatine can help you better wrap your mind around problems. The result is that a problem seems a whole lot smaller.
Blue potatoes
Blue-potatoes are not that common product to be able to find in every grocery store. However, they contain anthocyanins- powerful antioxidants known to provide neuron protective qualities, for instance, reducing the brain inflammation, being commonly associated with depression, and increasing short-term memory. In addition, the iodine presented in the peel maintains health of your thyroid gland.
Turkey
Have you ever heard about turkey coma? That’s because turkey contains high amounts of tryptophan, which breaks down to form serotonin to induce feelings of calm and even help your body make drowse-inducing melatonin. But remember, if that tryptophan is going to reach your brain, you need to pair it with some carbohydrates.
Spinach
Spinach is a versatile veggie with numerous health benefits, but do you know that spinach works wonder for your mental health as well? Besides containing iron, spinach is rich in folic acid which makes you feel happy. What’s more, folic acid improves the health of red blood cells and the immune system, protecting us from health problems that soak out our happiness.
