B.Sc - Home Science, MSc - Nutrition & Food Processing, MSc - Food Production Management
Dietitian/Nutritionist, Mumbai
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Consuming vitamin D rich foods can reduce stress levels.
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Vitamin D does not reduce stress, but a diet rich in vitamin C does help manage hypertension and stress. People, who are depressed may also feel rejuvenated and happier if their diet includes at least 2,000 mg of vitamin C every day. However, ensure that you do not consume foods with too much vitamin C, as it may lead to headaches and kidney stones.
Walnuts can help reduce depression.
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Walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to be great against depression and other mood disorders. Not only does the substance help enhance the general mental health of a person, it also increases the brain functions. 80 percent of the brain is comprised of lipids or fats, which is why the fatty acids have a lot to do with the welfare of the mind. This also explains why there has been a marked rise in depression cases after dieting became a worldwide practice and omega-3 fatty acids were neglected.
Which of the following foods help reduce depression?
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Depression is often caused due to excess blood sugar in the blood, which leads to a sugar rush for a limited period of time. After this high ends, you are left lethargic and depressed. However, beans can help you get rid of depression. It is digested very slowly and so the sugars are released at a very limited rate, which in turn, maintains the glucose levels of the blood.
Which of the following foods can increase depression?
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Meat, soda, and processed grains are some of the foods that can increase the intensity of depression. Such food items cause inflammation and hence cause depression, whereas foods that are anti-inflammatory, lead to the reduction of symptoms of depression.
Eating an apple can keep depression at bay.
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Apples are extremely beneficial when it comes to the general and mental health of a person. Apples and some berries are antioxidant-rich. Such foods can not only maintain the cell but also repair any damage to these cells. Furthermore, the soluble fibre in apples can maintain and balance sudden blood sugar swings.