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Depression can make you feel lonely, even if you have supportive people around you.it’s a daily battle that you have to fight until you overcome it.Along with medication and therapy, eating well can also improve mental health and help lift your mood.
Nutritionist and lifestyle educator Karishma Chawla urges people to think of their gut as a busy factory that produces serotonin, known as the ‘happy hormone.’ “About 90 percent of serotonin is created in the gut, influencing both digestion and mood,” Chawla tells Health Shots. This means that every food choice you make can either help lift your spirits or bring you down.
What foods are good for anxiety and depression?
Here are the top 10 foods that can improve your mood and help reduce anxiety and depression.
1. Fatty fish
Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for brain health. Research from Harvard Health shows that omega-3s can definately help lower anxiety and depression symptoms.”They do this by affecting neurotransmitters, which help control mood.Try to eat at least two servings a week to enjoy the benefits,” says Chawla.
2. Dark chocolate
who says comfort food can’t be healthy? Dark chocolate, especially varieties with at least 70%
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