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Food rich in Folic
acid
Many people across the world suffer from
deficiency of Iron. The result is a
depressive feeling and laziness. My
grandmother used to insist I eat liver,
something most of us hate and she had a
good reason. Liver is one of the richest
sources of Iron. Some of the other good
sources are broccoli, seafood, greens, nuts
and meat.
Although not common, Folic acid
deficiency is associated with depression
and normal brain function. Some of the
foods rich in this nutrient are dark leafy
greens, liver, eggs, kidneys, nuts, sprouts
and oranges.
Let us also examine some of the other foods
containing important nutrients and their
effect on us.
We have all heard about the benefits of
Serotonin. While a diet rich in protein is
good for muscle building and stamina, it
inhibits the circulation of Serotonin in the
brain. Increased levels of Serotonin are
linked to mood elevation, it helps regulate
sleep so one does not get cranky due to
sleep deprivation, it helps regulate
appetite, helps during premenstrual
trauma and helps keep control on
impulsive behaviour. Serotonin is
produced from tryptophan contained in
foods such as clams, octopus, snails,
banana pineapple, plums, nuts, milk,
turkey and eggs. A diet rich in
carbohydrates helps towards synthesis of
Serotonin into the blood stream. You may
have read about a carbohydrate rich diet
being recommended to relieve depression.
This is not carbohydrates per se but also
the help they offer towards absorption of
Serotonin, apart from being energy giving
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