Depressed? Go Bananas
It's called "eating for your mood " and doctors are finding that there are, indeed, certain foods that can improve your outlook on life. E xperts told CBS 2 that researchers "have identified specific foods that may be helpful in promoting feelings of well being and calm," the story reports. A study published in Nutrition Journal found a direct association between higher levels of nutrient intake and better mental health in 97 people, CBS 2 notes. According to CBS New York, tuna and mackerel (yuck) are two of the foods high in vitamins and essential fatty acids that can help you feel less depressed and anxious. Webmd.com weighs in with, " Dietary changes can bring about changes in our brain structure (chemically and physiologically), which can lead to altered behavior." If you're not a fish person, don't get upset. Bananas, olive oil, lean beef, and dates also may do the trick, along with brown rice, spinach and sunflower seeds....