Depression |Signs| Risk group| Foods included | Foods avoided | Diet |
Depression is a serious disorder usually caused to due disturbances in the brain resulting in sadness and increased mood disorders.
SIGNS OF DEPRESSION:
People with depression may have any of the following symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Change in eating patterns
- Always feeling sad
- Multiple awakenings through the night
- Insomnia
- Excessive sleepiness
- Inability to concentrate
- Feeling of worthlessness
- Feeling of guilt
RISK GROUPS FOR DEPRESSION :
- People over age of 65
- Widows and widowers
- People with Parkinson’s disease, stroke, thyroid disorders and cancer
FOODS TO BE AVOIDED :
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
FOODS TO BE CONSUMED:
A well balanced diet containing
Complex carbohydrates
- Pasta
- Breads
- Grains
Folate rich foods
- Green leafy vegetables
- Oranges
- Lentils
- Corn
- Asparagus
- Peas
- Nuts and seeds
Vitamin B6 rich foods:
- Fish
- Poultry
- Whole grains
- Bananas
- Potatoes
- Meat
Vitamin B12 rich foods
- Animal foods
- Fortified soy
- Rice beverages
DIETARY MANAGEMENT :
- Carbohydrates contains tryptophan that is used to make serotonin in the brain thereby resulting in calming and relaxation.
- Consume plenty of B vitamins. B vitamins helps in coping up certain types of depression.
- Tryptophan, an amino acid helps in inducing sleep. It is found in animal products.
- Limiting sugar consumption.