Food packed with vitamins, rich in antioxidants, nuts and green tea are some of the eatables that can help you fight depression, suggest experts.
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Experts have shared inputs:
- Antioxidant rich foods are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre.
- And not only help the immune system fight diseases but also minimise cell damage and aging.
- These are all red, orange, yellow and green vegetables and fruits.
- Minimum of 750-100 gm is the recommended allowance per day.
- Such food includes berries, oranges, bell peppers, broccoli, pumpkin, watermelon.
- In addition,pomegranate and green leafy vegetables like spinach, cucumber, tomato and beetroot.
- It is better to eat these fruits and vegetables than to juice them, to get maximum benefit out of them.
- All nuts, especially walnut, are thought to be good mood elevators as they contain omega-3 fatty acid.
- Researchers have shown that walnuts support proper brain function and reduce depression.
- All nuts are rich in phytochemical such as resveratrol and also vitamin E which keep one healthy.
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- Try green tea as it has antioxidant properties.
- Also has an overall calming effect on the nervous system and so helps hold off stress and depression.
- Avoid indulging in alcohol, caffeine, processed and high fat foods, carbonated beverages, soda and too many sweets.
- Having good sources of omega 3, vitamin, Selenium, tryptophan, Beta carotene in the diet.
- Furthermore,helps the body to build a strong immune system which fights depression.