Diet Chart for Depression
Depression in terms of psychology is a mood or emotional state that is marked by feelings of low self-worth or guilt and a reduced ability to enjoy life. A person who is suffering from depression usually experiences several of the following symptoms: feelings of sadness, hopelessness, loss of ability to take pleasure in ordinary activities, loss of appetite, disturbed sleep, etc.
We mentioned the best diet chart which can ease all the symptoms of depression and provides you a healthy life.
Foods to be Consumed | Foods to be avoided | |
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Fruits | Apple, Banana, Grapefruit, Strawberries, Peach, Orange, Plum, Watermelon, Muskmelon, Pomegranate, Guava, Pears, Apricot. | Frozen /Canned fruits. |
Vegetables | Broccoli, Carrot, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Spinach, Beetroot, Bitter gourd, Round gourd, Bottle gourd, Turnip, Radish, Beans, Green leafy vegetables. | Frozen vegetables. |
Grains | Whole wheat, Brown rice, Wheat germ, Millet, Oats, Buckwheat. | Refined white flour, White bread, Barley, Rye. |
Dairy Product | Low-fat cheese, Milk, Plain yogurt, Buttermilk, Ghee. | High fat milk, Cheese, Butter, Mayonnaise. |
Legumes | Chickpeas, Soybeans, Split peas, Yellow lentil, Pink lentil, Green gram, Kidney beans. | None |
Nuts | Walnut, Almond, Pistachio, Figs, Raisins, Hazelnut, Cashew, Peanuts. | None |
Oils | Olive oil, Mustard oil, Sunflower oil. | Refined oils, Sesame oil. |
Spices | Turmeric, Cumin, Coriander, Fenugreek seeds, Carom seeds, Saffron, Thyme, Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel seeds. | Excessive salt and Red chili. |
Beverage | Fresh fruit juices, Herbal tea, Coconut water, Green tea. | Excess alcohol, coffee, tea, carbonated and energy drinks. |