If you don’t want to take any supplements, some natural Antidepressants are available through foods.
Some foods which have been known to possess Anti-depressive powers are: –
- Saffron loads of antioxidant along with anticovulsant and anti-inflammatory effects. These will be helpful to counteract stress and dipression.
- Chia seed has omega-3′s and fibre that not only reduce excess of body fat, even work as stress releasing source too.
- Sweet potatoes contains L-tryptophan which helps to prevent depression and anxiety.
- Avocados provide magnesium, omega-3′s, B vitamins and potassium to alleviate depression.
- Flax have even more Omega 3 goodness than chia seeds.
- Broccoli consists of vitamin B6, protein, and calcium to promote relaxation and a good mood.
- Quinoa high in magnesium, iron, B vitamins, and all essential amino acids that are necessary prevent anxiety.
- Walnuts high in magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids which is good to supress stress levels.Leafy greens also have magnesium, B vitamins and iron to control depression.
- Tomatoes rich in lycopene, a phytonutrient that helps combat inflammation (stress bomb)
- Bananas is full of tryptophan which converts into serotonin. Lack of enough serotonin is thought to play a role in depression, anxiety etc.
- Black Eyed Peas provide more folate than any other vegetable to combat depression and anxiety.
- Pumpkin Seed and Sesame Seeds chock full of tryptophan.
- Black Chocolate and cacao are full of anadamine, a neurotransmitter known to make us feel happier.
