Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Anti Depression Foods
Depression effects so many of us. Please make an appointment with your healthcare provider to determine the best course of action for you.
HELPFUL ANTI-DEPRESSION FOODS
MEATS:
Wild Game (Duck, Goose, Rabbit, Venison)
Salmon
Tuna
Chicken
Liver
Turkey
Lamb
Lean Meats
Fish
Seafood
FRUIT:
dates
figs
prunes
banana
oranges
strawberries
VEGETABLES:
Cabbage (To avoid gas after eating cabbage, add a few fennel, caraway or cumin seeds before cooking.)
Leafy Green Vegetable
Sweet Potatoes
Avocados
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Navy beans
Spinach
NUTS/SEEDS:
Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
Brazil Nuts
GRAINS:
Brown rice
Whole grain oats
Quinoa
Spelt
Kamut
OTHER FOODS:
Dark Molasses
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED:
Caffeine
High Fat Foods
Alcohol
Sugar
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
Drink plenty of water
Get some sunshine
Sleep deprivation is something you cannot allow if you want to fight depression. Get at least 8 hours of sleep everyday.
Do some exercise, the role of exercise in beating depression naturally cannot be undermined. It is one of most potent mood-boosters known to man. Jog, run, walk, swim, ride a bike or walk the dog; do something you enjoy and which moves your body. Dancing to music is also a great idea.
Try to avoid processed foods completely and rely more on cooked food and fresh produces. Have lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean cuts of meat. It is a good idea to cut out the butter and instead douse your food with olive oil. Limit yourself to three cups of coffee a day. Better still, replace coffee with green tea.
Some commonly prescribed drugs -- such as antibiotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, pain killers, ulcer drugs, anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, anti-Parkinson's drugs, birth control pills, high blood pressure drugs, heart medications and psychotropic drugs -- contribute to depression. If you are taking any of these, don't quit them without talking to your healthcare provider; but be aware that they may be contributing to your condition by depleting your body of depression-fighting vitamins and minerals.
HELPFUL ANTI-DEPRESSION FOODS
MEATS:
Wild Game (Duck, Goose, Rabbit, Venison)
Salmon
Tuna
Chicken
Liver
Turkey
Lamb
Lean Meats
Fish
Seafood
FRUIT:
dates
figs
prunes
banana
oranges
strawberries
VEGETABLES:
Cabbage (To avoid gas after eating cabbage, add a few fennel, caraway or cumin seeds before cooking.)
Leafy Green Vegetable
Sweet Potatoes
Avocados
Broccoli
Mushrooms
Navy beans
Spinach
NUTS/SEEDS:
Almonds
Sunflower Seeds
Brazil Nuts
GRAINS:
Brown rice
Whole grain oats
Quinoa
Spelt
Kamut
OTHER FOODS:
Dark Molasses
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED:
Caffeine
High Fat Foods
Alcohol
Sugar
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
Drink plenty of water
Get some sunshine
Sleep deprivation is something you cannot allow if you want to fight depression. Get at least 8 hours of sleep everyday.
Do some exercise, the role of exercise in beating depression naturally cannot be undermined. It is one of most potent mood-boosters known to man. Jog, run, walk, swim, ride a bike or walk the dog; do something you enjoy and which moves your body. Dancing to music is also a great idea.
Try to avoid processed foods completely and rely more on cooked food and fresh produces. Have lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean cuts of meat. It is a good idea to cut out the butter and instead douse your food with olive oil. Limit yourself to three cups of coffee a day. Better still, replace coffee with green tea.
Some commonly prescribed drugs -- such as antibiotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, pain killers, ulcer drugs, anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, anti-Parkinson's drugs, birth control pills, high blood pressure drugs, heart medications and psychotropic drugs -- contribute to depression. If you are taking any of these, don't quit them without talking to your healthcare provider; but be aware that they may be contributing to your condition by depleting your body of depression-fighting vitamins and minerals.
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