Bad food habits can lead to depression
A good habit of food is important for many reasons. Not only do you have to take care of what is put on the table to monitor the weight of family members, there are some foods that can influence the mood. In fact, nutrition plays a very important role in the presence and fight against depression. A disorder that does not understand ages and that can affect both children and adults.
Therefore, the Harvard University offers a series of tips for families to monitor what they put on the table and keep in mind that not only monitor their weight, but also their mood may depend on what they eat. After all, the saying goes that we are what we eat.
A circle from which it is difficult to leave
What is first, the diet deficit or depression? Some people think that first comes the emotional slump and then a bad meal rich in sugars and other foods such as junk food. In the image of many is the person devouring ice cream jars after a breaking off or the happy child before a chocolate egg that the father has given him to try to cheer him up.
However, this text states that after analyzing the Feeding Habits of the people, these researchers determined that the diet has become a risk factor that can lead to depression. The experts found that those who took care of what they put on the table, significantly reduced the possibility of developing this disorder in the long term.
"A diet with the presence of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, olive oil, low-fat dairy products and antioxidants and a low intake of foods of animal origin was associated with a lower risk of depression." A menu characterized by a high consumption of red or processed meat, refined grains, sweets, high-fat dairy products, butter, chips and high-fat sauce, and low consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased risk of depression, "explains the doctor Eva Selhub, dedicated to study the relationship between mind and body.
What includes a good diet
From Harvard it is also advisable to go to a nutritionist to establish a good diet with which to prevent these symptoms from sharpen. On the other hand, it is also advisable to take care of what is put on the table in order to avoid them. Here are some tips for this:
- Breakfast, respect it. The most important meal of the day ensures a good start and prevents it from ending up chopping between hours.
- Eat without television. The distractions at the time of eating are harmful, it is not chewed well, it is swallowed instead of taking advantage of the food.
- Fruits and vegetables. Five pieces of fruit and vegetables should be present in each daily diet. A piece of fruit from time is always a better dessert than a refined product.
- Reduces saturated fats. The junk food the farther, the better. As with industrial bakery and other high-fat products.
-Exercise. No diet is complete without the practice of regular exercise, although it can not be chewed, physical activity must be present in the menu.
Damián Montero
