Over the last few decades, research done by scientists has found that there are more
links between diet and human emotional health than they previously thought. Armed
with this knowledge, and entire new field way of looking at nutrition has emerged and
people are now considering the serious implications of this newer information, but what
kinds of changes can people make to help with their moods? Here are some changes
you can make to your diet that will help treat your anxiety, depression, and stress more
naturally.
Antioxidants
Along with their ability to fight cancer, antioxidants help to combat depression as well.
Some components of depression can be caused by the over taxing of the immune
system and general physical health of your body. If you can relieve some of that stress,
the body will become more balanced and may experience some mood improvement
effects. Vitamin C has been long associated with its ability to improve the mood of
humans, and continues to be a good choice as addition to any diet. They are also great
at fighting inflammation that can contribute to feeling annoyed in general.
Complex Carbs
An overabundance of sugar in your diet can affect your mood negatively. These sugars
that are food in snack cakes and the confectionery that is popular seem to have a
negative effect on serotonin levels. On the contrary, complex carbs like those found in
vegetables like broccoli, and starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes are associated with
calming effects on the brain. This calming effect will definitely be needed if a person is
suffering from some type of anxiety that either stems from a source of a lack of the
proper chemical responses in the brain. Being sure to get some of these a few times a
week can greatly help to improve your wellbeing.
Selenium
Selenium is one of the nutrients that science isn?t entirely clear on whether or not can be
supplemented. This is why most nutritionists just say that people should concentrate on
getting their selenium from the food that they eat. Foods that contain selenium tend to
be things like beans, lean meats and whole grains. The one thing that they do know for
a fact is that having low selenium can definitely be a factor when you have low serotonin
and are feeling like you are approaching a foul mood.
