Depression is a common mood disorder that many Americans experience throughout their lives. Depression ranges from mild to severe and can be triggered by genetics, hormones, illnesses, stress and even your diet.
Depression affects your mood, ability to handle daily activities and ability to think clearly. It can even lead to suicide.
Can food cure depression? Researchers have developed an “Antidepressant Food Score” ranking 34 different nutrients as to their effectiveness in treating and preventing depression. Twelve of these are known to have positive affects on depressive disorders.
A word of advice. Don’t change depression medications without consulting your doctor first! You may feel better, but you must wean off depression meds carefully. Read on to discover foods that may help you fight depression.
