Depression and Foods
Depression is a term commonly coined for being very sad, even crying with no apparent reason and sleepless nights. In many scientific studies, they say that it is a psychiatric disorder for having too much anxiety, being pessimistic and losing interest in daily life. All of us have our own blues and feelings of down and depression although too much of this is dangerous and might actually lead to serious attempts of suicide.
You saw it on TV where the actress, after a heated argument with the actor, would thereafter divulge herself in eating bars and bars of chocolates and tubs of her favorite ice cream. Well, actually it’s true. Eating makes one feel well; it would actually fight away the blues!
But take note that not every food you will eat is the right kind for fighting depression. The right kind of blues busters are commonly found on sugars-which are called the endorphins.
What are endorphins? They are responsible mainly for releasing certain chemicals in the body to trigger the natural painkiller and anti-depressant. These chemicals which are usually found in chocolates contain high levels of anti-depressant. It’s actually taking away the depressed state and emotional triggers which the nerves are sending directly to your brain. That is why they say that “When you’re sad, eat chocolates.”
Other good releasers of endorphins are spicy foods which are essentially Mother Nature’s inducer of joy too. So, when you’re out there in your gloomy state again, try those Mexican chilis and spices to perk up your happy mood.
Depression is also related to a deficiency in vitamin B complex, which is usually found in carbohydrates. Load up on energy-giving foods like pasta, rice, wheat bread and cereals.