Foods That Help Depression
Complex carbs such as oats, whole wheat, quinoa, beans belong to this group
What are whole grains?
Eating fats help us absorb these certain vitamins
What are the fat-soluble vitamins? (A, D, E, K)
These have a variety of health benefits and are found in dark colored fruits and vegetables.
What are phytochemical/antioxidants?
The gut is one location that produces this.
What is serotonin?
White breads, white pasta, pastries, cookies belong to what group?
What are simple or refined carbs?
These fight inflammation and stress. Found in berries, spices, and leafy greens.
What are antioxidants?
The type of fat to avoid
What is trans fat?
These fruits have a deep, dark color and lots of antioxidant properties.
What are blue/blackberries?
Curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, basil, parsley.
What are spices/antioxidants?
Corn syrup, brown rice syrup, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup
What are other names for sugar?
Meals and snacks that contain variety and mindful amounts of protein, carbs, and fats.
What is a balanced/healthy diet?
These two omega-3s are really important to improving our moods. Found in walnuts, fish, chia, and flax. Really hard to pronounce.
What is EPA/DHA?
These are arguably the healthiest plants out there. Darkly colored, full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
What are dark leafy greens?
How the body tells us something is wrong; shown by redness, swelling, pain, or heat.
What is inflammation?
This hormone produces a calming moods and is increased when eating complex whole grains.
What is serotonin?
Fats that support brain health, growth and development
What are omega-3 fats?
When we eat healthy, omega-3 fats, this stress hormone is lowered.
What is cortisol?
A mineral that helps regulate neurotransmitters in the brain. Found in leafy greens, beans, and nuts.
What is magnesium?
This important nutrient is found in mushrooms, fortified milk, and through the sun.
What is vitamin D?
These are broken down and metabolized slowly. They don't raise blood sugars as fast as refined carbs.
What are complex carbs?
Foods that enhance gut bacteria and multiply to create a healthy gut microbiome.
What are probiotics?
Fatty fish (salmon)
What is the best source of omega-3s?
Fruits and vegetables positively impact the microbiome and brain, and improve the connection between this.
What is the gut-brain axis?
Kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles.
What are fermented foods/probiotics?
Hangry, feeling faint or dizzy, or getting sweaty are because of this.
What are low blood sugar levels?