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Depression has signs that are difficult to gauge early. And even if you do you may not be sure that you are going through it. We keep reading about the likelihood and symptoms of depression but it is never so easy to talk about it. While you may not necessarily experiencing it, there are some ways you can keep all your anxieties away. All you need to do is have a healthy intake of the right foods. There has been a research, which shows how food can affect your mood or largely your mental health. A Spanish study which involved more than 15000 people found out a diet consisting of fish, vegetables and fruits with a lower intake of processed meat can keep depression away. Sticking to a good diet plan can definitely keep you in a cheerful mood, keeping away all your tension and anxieties. Let us take a look at some food items you should keep having, to keep away the risk of depression.
1. Coconuts
Coconut has always been an important ingredient of Indian cooking. Coconut milk is very important in re-building of your body tissues and thus improve body function. But it is also advised to have a limited intake of coconut milk as it can also act as a weight-gainer. Just as coconut water makes you feel relaxed at any time of the day, eating fresh coconut pieces is also good for your mood. It contains fats that help you in for a cheerful mood.
2. Eggs
Eggs make a good component for breakfast because they serve you energy to go through the day. Eating eggs keeps your unnecessary cravings away, so you indeed eat less. When you eat unhealthy snacks your blood sugar levels go up. Eggs maintain those in your body, you, in turn, avoid junk, maintain your weight and it keeps you happy.
3. Whole grains
Whole grains are a good source of carbohydrates to your body. They give you energy and thus keep exhaustion away. Selenium from whole grains is good for your immunity. It keeps diseases away, making you feel good about your health in general.
4. Cheese
Cheese on a pizza is so irresistible and similar is the effect of cheese on your body. Yes, excessive cheese can be extremely fattening but in the right quantity, it can make you really happy. Zinc is a good source of zinc which your body needs to fight depression. It also helps in skin texture and cell development. So do not budge before having some cheese sprinkle on your sandwich or burger but make sure you are not having it excessively.
5. Dark chocolates
Nobody says no for chocolates. And well we know how effective they are as a mood changer. But besides that dark chocolate is a good antioxidant for your blood. Plus cocoa is a good source of dopamine, serotonin and phenylethylamine which are necessary to keep you away from any unpleasant thoughts.
6. Bananas
Unleash the minion lover in you for eating bananas. Bananas provide you energy, in development of cells and health of your nervous system. A stressed body indicates a sign of lower Vitamin B levels. Bananas can provide you with the necessary vitamin B.
7. Cherry tomatoes
Seeing those red small tomatoes even at a vegetable vendor make you want to take them right? Tomatoes make for a great addition to your vegetable or salad preparations. Cherry tomatoes have the component lycopene which has antioxidant properties. They can make up your mood well. It is advised to cook these tomatoes just to wrinkle their skin and add some olive oil. These release the lycopene essential for the body.
These are some of the foodstuffs which in right quantities can boost up your mood. And after all, if you have a good mood, you have your good days. Make sure you maintain a regular diet and not overindulge in junk food. As it may make you timely happy but on a larger scale, it may fuel depression. So keep a watch on what you eat, as that has a lot to do with how you feel about yourself in general.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 26, 2017 11:20 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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