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22 Home Remedies for Symptoms of Depression

21. Healthy Diet

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While there is no specific diet plan that is known to ease depression, improving your eating habits can contribute to your overall treatment. You can lessen the destructive effects of free radicals on your brain by consuming foods rich in antioxidants. These include beta-carotene (such as broccoli, carrots, spinach, pumpkin, sweet potato, peaches, apricots), vitamin C (such as oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, peppers, tomato, strawberries, potatoes), and vitamin E (such as nuts, seeds, margarine, wheat germ, vegetable oil).

In addition, carbohydrates are linked to the mood-boosting serotonin. However, you should pick complex carbs rather than simple carbs. Protein may also help in producing serotonin and boosting your energy. Other foods that are good for you are those rich in vitamins B9 and B12, vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Maintaining a healthy diet can help you improve not only your mind, but also your body.