Mental Health Food

Folate: The Big Little B-Vitamin for Depression Folate, also known as vitamin B9, plays a crucial role in the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and others responsible for regulating mood. Likewise, folate is a crucial nutrient that plays an essential role in maintaining good health. It is essential for the proper functioning of the body, particularly in the production of red blood cells and DNA synthesis. Additionally, it has been linked to mental health, with research showing that it...

Say “No” To Trans Fats

We have known for a long time that trans fats are bad for your waistline and your heart, but trans fats could also be affecting your anger management, according to a study from the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine.

Pumpkin Power!

Pumpkin is a powerhouse of mental health nutrients. It is also one of the most versatile vegetables that can be served many different ways. Pumpkin can be baked, boiled, roasted or pureed. It can be made into soups, smoothies, desserts, and casseroles.

What Everyone Needs to Know About Depression

Nothing works right when you’re depressed. You don’t do your job well, your relationships don’t work right, and even isolating yourself sometimes doesn’t bring any relief because you are your own worst company. If whatever you are doing to manage your depression isn’t working…in other words…if you are taking an antidepressant and you’re still depressed, there may be something about your lifestyle that is...

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

This delectable side dish may easily be mistaken for dessert! Stuffed with apples, dried cranberries, cinnamon, maple syrup and topped with pecans, this dish is not only delicious but is also high in magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6 – making this a good anti-anxiety and anti-depression food!

WHAT IS GABA AND WHY DO I NEED IT?

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is one of the body’s most calming neurotransmitters and plays a powerful role in anxiety and depression. Like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, GABA is not directly available in food. But the amino acid, glutamine, is present in food and converts to GABA. GABA is available as a supplement but most medical professionals do not believe it can cross the blood-brain barrier to enter the...

MAKING TURKEY STOCK OR BONE BROTH

Bone broth is something your grandmother (at least your great-grandmother) made religiously. It was used to treat every kind of sickness as well as a base (stock) for adding vegetables and grains to make soups and stews. Simmering the bones leaches out beneficial nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus – all playing an important role in counteracting depression and anxiety!

SELENIUM – A Micro-Nutrient with a Mega-Impa...

Selenium improves the immune system against bacterial and viral infections, against cancer cells and herpes virus, cold sores, and shingles. It also regulates cholesterol and benefits the skin during healing from burn injuries. Selenium contributes to healthy skin and shampoo containing selenium can alleviate dandruff problems. Selenium also plays an important role in preventing and decreasing depression and anxiety. There...

THE “LOW-DOWN” ON “LOW-CARB̶...

Because “Low-Carb” is one of the buzzwords for diets currently, it is important to understand a few things about what carbohydrates are and how they work. The brain needs carbohydrates to function properly. One of the very important functions of carbohydrates is in assisting the amino acid tryptophan to enter the brain from the bloodstream, allowing it to be converted to serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter...

3 SURPRISING THINGS ABOUT CALCIUM

CALCIUM DEFICIENCY IS STRONGLY LINKED TO DEPRESSION Most of us know that calcium is important for strong teeth and bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. One thing that may come as a surprise is that calcium is important for regulating our mood. Calcium is one of Nature’s sedatives with calming and relaxing effects. It has recently been shown to be significantly more effective than...

PARMESAN CHICKEN

This is one of my favorite ways to cook chicken. It is unbelievably moist and flavorful and super easy to make. Prep time is 5-10 minutes. It is a great source of B vitamins, calcium, potassium, and protein, making it a super anti-depressant food!