Nowadays, more and more studies show the benefits of food on mental health problems.
Below are 8 typical foods of the Mediterranean diet that help improve depression.
1. Green vegetables
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Green vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, kale… contain many nutrients that are beneficial for health, including folate, also known as vitamin B9 – a nutrient proven to control depression.
In addition, green vegetables also contain vitamin K which helps reduce the risk of memory loss and neurodegenerative diseases.
2. Green beans
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When the body produces a lot of homocysteine, it will hinder the production of the happy hormone serotonin and hormones that regulate mood and sleep such as dopamine and norepinephrine, making you always in a state of anxiety and sadness in the long run.
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3. Olive oil
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Olive oil is extracted from olives, originating from the Mediterranean region.
4. Berries
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According to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, consuming antioxidants for two years is effective in reducing symptoms of depression.
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5. Fruits
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Some fruits such as apples, bananas, avocados… contain many vitamins and fiber that help stabilize mood, help the brain relax, thereby reducing negative emotions and enhancing mental health.
6. Walnuts
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Walnuts contain many nutrients that are beneficial to the body.
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7. Salmon
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Many studies show that nutrients in fish help prevent the risk of depression.
8. Oysters
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Research shows that people with depression have lower levels of zinc in their bodies.