Healthy Nutrition

I have been doing a great deal of reading on the internet regarding proper nutrition for the depressed person. It is an area that I need to improve upon, primarily due to my rigorous work schedule of being on the road a great deal. I am prone to eating quick and easily purchased meals that are a direct opposite of the recommended diet for those of us fighting depression.

I find that due to conveinence I am eating a great deal of processed and sugary foods. While the simple carbohydrate foods provide a quick and positive mood boost they also come with a rather quick crash. This short term cure is really one to be avoided. Avoided due to the rapid cycling that occurrs with this form of diet.

A better solution is to search out complex carbohydrates. These complex carbohydrates, things like whole grains, leafy greens, pasta, cereals and fruits, provide a moderate mood boost but one that is long term and more stable without the rapid cycling.

I have incorporated more complex foods that I love but have often overlooked. Foods like bananas, avocados, chicken and cereals. In an effort to eat healthy while on the road I have begun to search out Subways and chain restaurants where I can order a salad. Also, another great nutrition tip for those struggling with depression is to ensure you consume enough water during the day. Remaining hydrated will help to keep your mood regulated just as much as eating the correct foods.

A few things to also consider is to limit certain food groups. Avoiding sugary and processed foods, caffeine and alcohol will keep those rapid cycling moods at bay. Avoiding these foods will also help your body to feel more refreshed and ensure a positive restorative sleeping pattern. The foods that produce rapid mood cycling tend to cause more disruptions to a healthy sleep.

So, eat healthy, drink healthy and sleep more completely. This will no doubt help with a stable positive mood and a reduction in cycles of depression. What we put into our body has a direct relation to what we get out of it! Here is to good nutrition, eat smart and stay happy!