5 Foods for Fighting Depression

Nuts and Seeds

“Nuts may be the perfect superfood, since they’re a triple threat for depression: high in protein and amino acids, healthy fats like omega-3s and tryptophan, the brain-soothing chemical that builds serotonin levels,” Bhatia says.

Researchers in a February 2013 review in Neurochemistry International noted the importance of eating tryptophan-rich foods to prevent or reduce depression. Include several servings of nuts and seeds in your daily diet, such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
5 Foods for Fighting Depression It’s no secret that you are what you eat – but did you know you might feel what you eat, too?