Why is your diet important?

Depression and Anxiety

Depression and Nutritional Strategies

We all have different needs but there are some sensible guidelines to follow. Our bodies need more than 50 nutrients daily in order to function, and we can only get these from food. The nutrients the brain needs are often sabotaged, especially during a bout of depression, so when we are depressed there is a tendency to over use food, alcohol or substances which rob the brain of nutrients.

Caffeine- more than 3 cups a day can increase anxiety, and affect sleep. the stimulant effects can also interfere with important nutrients.
Alcohol - Watch out, the first glass acts as a stimulant, but alcohol is actually a sedative and a depressant, some of us drink far too much without even realising. Alcohol causes a deficiency in Vitamin C, and B group vitamins, it interferes with medication and destroys brain cells. Alcohol may give us a quick fix, but in the end it leaves us more depressed and dependent.
Sugar and refined carbohydrates- Refined sugars create moods swings, by disrupting our blood sugar levels and creating a see- saw effect of mood and energy. Ensure to eat low GI carbohydrates and include protein or good fats to stabilise moods and hunger pangs.
Water - Our number 1 nutrient, and all of us agree natures best anti-depressant. Your body loses 1-5 litres of water a day, if you are feeling low, think about your water intake, are you consistently drinking 2 litres of water a day?
Omega 3 oils, studies show that women with a high intake of Omega 3 had a lower rate of depression. We recommend flaxseed oil or Omega 3 fish oil.
Vitamin C - Essential for the immune system which is usually poor in depressed people. It also helps improve hormone balance and is a powerful anti-oxidant.

B vitamins - are not readily stored so you need a constant supply from your diet. Many nutritional deficiencies mimick depression, so getting all your nutrients in daily can make a huge difference in the way you feel.

To find out how you can make positive changes to your nutritional
habits and banish the blues contact us today.

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