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Hi Bigdaddy,

Turning to food to make us feel better can take its toll on our health over time, as belly fat...excess body fat lead to numerous health problems.

However, food may be able to help you out if you choose the right foods. Recent studies have shown that people struggling with depression tend to have low levels of folic acid. Choosing foods high in folic acid like leafy greens might just be the perfect comfort food.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

What is wrong with just eating a little more food to brighten up ones mood? It works for me other than my belly is getting a bit bigger.

-- Contributed by: bigdaddy455

Hi Rachel,

Fish oil is rich in Omega 3's and that is why fatty fish are recommended. These include:

Trout
Salmon
Mackerel
Herring
Sardines
Pilchards
Kipper
Tuna
Swordfish
Anchovies

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi Rick,

David is correct in that deficiencies in diet like vitamins and trace elements can contribute to depression.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Thanks for that information, David. That makes sense. Often people blame winter's overcast skies for depression--that's ties in with what you've said only it's not just because we like sunshine. Our bodies need it.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi Eileen,

Causes of depression are complex because there are various factors that can contribute to its development. These factors include:

Genetic
Biological
Environmental

For some people, the causes of depression can be traced to a single source, but for others, it can be a number of causes, and for yet others the reason for depression is never identified. If you are struggling with bouts of depression it's best to talk with your doctor to try and identify the cause. Diet can play a role in depression. For example, diet deficiencies in certain vitamins, such as folic acid, B12, iron, and trace minerals. These deficiencies may come about due to too much stress, prescription hormones (including birth control pills).

Recommendations for Diet Changes to Reduce Depression:

Reduce consumption of refined carbohydrates.
Increase intake of omega-3 oils
Decrease the toxic load on your body.
Increase exercise
Eat more vegetables and/or take vitamin supplements.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

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-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

another interesting one...

-- Contributed by: scott

Diet and depression are invariably linked but the advise here is conflicting. The author advises eating "lean" proteins, and yet then advises eating "fatty" fish. The real issue is the kinds of fats you are eating. Choose fats that are not rancid and come from biologically and environmentally sound sources (i.e. pastured animals from biologically diverse farms, plant oils that are organic and expeller pressed, and wild Alaskan salmon) and your entire being will function better, and not just your overall feelings of well-being.

-- Contributed by: Rachel

-- Contributed by: rick

If your depression tends to get worse during the winter than during the summer you may be short on Vitamin D which is produced by your skin absorbing sunlight. The amount contained in multi-vitamins may not be enough or the right type. For adults 1000 IU of Vitamin D3 is safe on a regular basis, 2000 IU is consider upper limit. Look up the details online at places like wikipedia. These number are are much higher then the FDA recommends but it wouldn't be the first time they were wrong. Some people just need more than others. Most articles say 2000 IU for pregnant woman. One thing to note, it takes time for it to build up in your system, Vitamin D is stored in your fat. You will notice a difference within about 5-7 days.

-- Contributed by: David

Please explain the causes of depression?

-- Contributed by: Eileen Tan
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