A planned diet can help in overcoming diseases

DEPRESSION

Depression is a common psychological disorder that not only affects mood but also body and thought. Many factors are linked to depression. It can be caused due to biological and environmental factors and significant life events. Nutritional deficiency of vitamin B complex, heredity, medications or drug abuse can also be linked to depression.

When diet is lacks certain nutrients that affect brain chemicals and depression occurs. Along with antidepressants, food may help in depression. Researchers believe that the essential amino acid tryptophan can play important role in brain function because it helps produce serotonin a feel-good neurotransmitter.

Moreover, deficiency of Vitamin B1, B3, B6 and B12 also cause depression. Folic Acid may also play role in it. Vitamin B12, B6 and Folic acid work to gather to reduce homocysteine- an amino acid linked to depression. Omega –3 fatty acids are good for brain function. Low levels of this essential fatty acid may induce depression.

Therefore person suffering from depression should take dairy products, banana, potatoes, fish, legumes and green leafy vegetables- good sources of vitamin B complex and amino acids.

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Nutrition Tips

Banana

A banana helps to replace electrolytes, the very tiny electrical charges needed to power the body and maintain fluid balance. It helps against high blood pressure too. People with high levels of potassium in their diet have a lower incidence of hypertension. It is low in calories, fat, sodium, and much of its fiber is soluble that can help lower cholesterol. Because of potassium and a respectable amount of magnesium it’s a favorite fruit of most athletes and often is recommended for people with diarrhea or high blood pressure. Bananas are also a very good source of vitamin B6, providing one-third of the RDA in a single serving.

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