Cmoneyspinner
Years ago I read an article that suggested that certain foods could help uplift the spirit or boost the mood of a person suffering from depression. The article was not used as a substitute for medical advice. However, one of the foods suggested in the article was dark chocolate. It made me wish that I could find a doctor that would prescribe that food be included in my diet. For any reason! LOL.
Here’s an interesting observation. It’s something I noted while doing research on this topic. All my life, I’ve heard people say “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. There are scientific studies to show that eating apples yield certain health benefits. But there seems to be no information that suggests that eating apples can chase the blues away. Too bad. Would be nice if a slice of warm apple pie was on a list of foods you could eat to help battle depression. LOL.
On a serious note, as depression is a very serious topic, many of us do often eat and sometimes overeat or engage in “binge eating” to make ourselves feel better when we are depressed. Such behavior could have the opposite effect and make you feel worse; not to mention make you gain weight and become overweight. The last thing you need, if you are suffering from depression, is to add a physical weight problem to a mental health problem.
There is information that indicates there is a connection between a poor diet and depression. In my opinion, the notion that certain foods can help or can be a part of a natural remedy for those experiencing depression seems to be sensible advice. I do think that there are foods you can eat that will make you feel happy or comforted or uplifted. But each person is different. What might work for one person might not work for another person. One can’t stress enough that before making any dietary changes, every person should seek proper medical advice. That advice from a mental health professional might include consulting a nutritionist or health and wellness advisor.
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Related Virily Post: Millions of People Suffer From Depression
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24 Meals to Seriously Boost Your Mood https://t.co/4xcIn37D30 via @Greatist
— Rx4Wellness2018 (@Rx4Wellness2018) January 31, 2019
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Tasty Foods That Help You To DeStress, Reduce Anxiety, and Depressionhttps://t.co/rrRjlzEEQi#destress #anxiety pic.twitter.com/Bzol5d5tSS
— LynnisWellnessWoman40 (@PraiseWorks) January 26, 2019
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I like to talk about what TO EAT for our sanity, not how to deprive ourselves. Enjoy!
10 Foods I Eat Every Day to Beat Depression via @EverydayHealth https://t.co/l2JBGGmKNM— Healthy Futures (@HFinAZ) January 31, 2019
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ABC News The risk of becoming depressed over time was 11 percent lower among adults who followed DASH, crazy how foods filled w fats can lead to depression. @DrFeito #ksu_es2100 https://t.co/xldXFkPiXA
— Bryant Tate (@BryantTate7) January 30, 2019
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Are there certain foods you tend to eat when you’re feeling down or downhearted or depressed?
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Yes
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No
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Thank you so much for sharing this post. I have depression and I try to make many things feel better.
You’re very welcome. I do hope the content I share is of benefit to those who need to know.
I think certain foods won’t cure depression as it is a serious medical condition, but having a balanced healthy diet can make us feel better.
We all have to deal with our health in whatever way works for us. Enjoyed the information.
Yes. I count myself very fortunate because I had a very supportive spouse to help me work through my difficulties. But even he could only support me so much. I had to figure out what worked for me. A lady I met at a bus stop about 40 years ago, once advised me about taking care of myself. She said for me to remember this: “Ask your doctor. But also ask yourself.” I have followed that advice to this day.
There are always trigger foods for most of us. Great article love the picture you choose!
Thanks for commenting. I also like that image. Nice artwork and it’s free to use! Trigger foods? Don’t get me started. LOL.
🙂 The US Thanksgiving to winter holiday gauntlet is the worst for me~!