Loma Linda University employees in the United States shared the experiment results conducted on rodents. Rats fed with fatty food had been more prone to depression than their relatives. The results turned out to be applicable to people.
Experts said that all types of food rich in saturated fats might be considered dangerous. Particularly the consumption of fatty meat and milk, fast food and fried food is detrimental to the nervous system.
The connection between depression and culinary preferences is especially pronounced in a person chosen to eat junk food in his teens.
According to experts, an unbalanced diet will inevitably lead to problems with psychological stability: a person will not be able to cope with life difficulties and will quickly turn into a depressed state, requiring constant support from others.
When it comes to dealing with stress, you need to pay attention to 7 products that will not only help stabilize your blood sugar, but also improve your emotional and psychological state.
Lettuce
Lettuce contains a lot of vitamins; the most important are A, B1, B2, B5, B9, C, E, H. Lettuce also contains sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and other macroelements. Among trace elements there are iron, iodine, copper, zinc, chromium, fluorine and others.
Turkey nuggets
Tryptophan – an amino acid found in food rich in protein promotes the production of serotonin, a chemical that regulates hunger, happiness and well-being. Tryptophan is also found in nuts, seeds, tofu, fish, lentils, beans and eggs.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is rich in fiber, protein compounds and fat, while gradually and easily absorbed in the body, saving a person from hunger for quit a long time. Oats and oatmeal are an excellent source of a number of vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, E, K and PP. They also contain a lot of minerals: iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iodine, fluorine, sulfur, calcium, potassium, nickel and other nutrients which are not less vital for the human body.
Salmon
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in a big quantity in salmon can affect human biological age. Salmon is rich in vitamin B1, PP, as well as potassium, phosphorus, chromium. Phosphoric acid is involved in synthesis of numerous enzymes (phosphatases) – the main engines of chemical reactions in cells.
Blueberries
Berries reduce the amount of sugar in the blood, increase gastric acidity, improve digestion, metabolism, increase visual acuity and improve the blood supply to the retina. In addition, blueberries increase the body’s immunity and resistance to external conditions, which also contribute into the fight against stress.
Pistachios
If you are swept away with a stream of negative thoughts and are trying to drown out your inner monologue, start knitting, knead the dough or... crack pistachios. Rhythmic movement helps to relax. In addition, pistachios are heart-healthy nuts.
Dark chocolate
Benefit of chocolate directly depends on amount of sugar in it. Certainly, milk chocolate with high content of sugar and vegetable oil won’t do you any good. Black chocolate is different (with at least 70% of cocoa). It contains L-theanine amino acid which possesses psychoactive compound features: it reduces the effect of stress, improves cognitive abilities and makes you feel better.