we believed
psychological disturbances to be the main reason behind depression. At
the same time, food items, at least some of them, were considered to be
one of the tools that help fight depression. However, it is now being
noticed that certain types of food, if consumed in excess, can create
the feeling of depression in an individual. The reason for this is the
fact that certain type of foods are low in cholesterol, sugars and fat,
at the same time being high in protein. This combination leads to low
production of serotonin, ‘the happy-maker' neurotransmitter, and in
turn, makes you feel depressed. In the following lines, we have provided
a list of foods responsible for causing depression.
Foods That Cause Depression
Alcohol
Alcohol is not only injurious to the liver, but
also to the overall health. It triggers depression too. Therefore,
consumption of alcoholic drinks is strictly not recommended for those
who are the victim of depression and related disorders.
Stimulants
Stimulants might give you instant energy, but
beware; they may any time become a root cause for the condition of
depression. High-caffeine intake triggers anxiety, depression and
insomnia too. Therefore, tea and coffee should be had in moderation, if
you want to stay away from depression.
Processed Foods
Processed foods are a strict no-no, if you are
suffering from anxiety related disorders and sleeplessness, because such
foods might trigger depression. Heavily processed foods are laden with
sodium, which adds to depression. Therefore, fast food, canned food and
pre-packaged dehydrated food should not be consumed. Stay away from
white bread, pasta (made with eggs), white rice, and other similar
foods.
Foods Blocking Serotonin & Selenium
Low levels of serotonin can lead to a chemical
imbalance in the brain, thereby causing depression. And if you are
already suffering from bouts of depression, then it is recommended that
you prevent consuming foods that are likely to block serotonin levels.
Unhappy feelings are also caused due to the low level of selenium, lack
of folic acid being a major factor for depression.
Junk Food
Researches indicate that consumption of junk
food is more likely to cause depression compared to people who eat
healthy foods. Sweetened desserts, chocolates, fried food, processed
meat, refined grains, high-fat dairy products, and condiments are some
foods that trigger depression, when consumed for prolonged periods.
Modern Foods
Diet of a person is known to show a strong
association with depression. What people preferred to eat some fifty
years back, have now been replaced with an altogether different list of
food items. While the diet of people in old days included natural
sources of omega-3, the present generation has replaced them with foods
containing high levels of omega-6. That, however, doesn’t by any way
means to cut short on omega-6 food in the diet. It, instead, means that a
reduction in the consumption of omega-3 foods is another cause for
increased levels of depression.
So please EAT HEALTHY & STAY HEALTHY :))
