Teenage depression treatment should not only be limited to the use of antidepressants and visits to a healthcare professional only. In fact, teenage depression treatment is a complex chain of process that should also include adjustments in diet. The following are some great foods that can be included in your diet to help treat teenage depression.
Flax seeds or flax oil: Flax seeds raise serotonin levels due to the fact that they contain tryptophan and high levels of omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are also excellent for fat loss. Taking 1 to 4 tablespoons of flax seeds or 1 to 2 tablespoons of flax seed oil a day will dramatically improve your mood.
Free Range Turkey: Turkey is a great protein food that increases serotonin levels. Turkey is also rich in essential fats and these are supplied in an appropriate ratio. Turkey like other protein foods contains tryptophan- an amino acid that is the building block for the neurotransmitter serotonin. Therefore having a diet containing turkey as your evening meal is a great way to get your serotonin levels up!
Fish and Seafood: Fatty fish like salmon, sardines and herring are all rich in oils containing omega 3. These foods have been shown in clinical trials to smooth the mood swings of bipolar disorder and to ease regular depression. This is because omega 3 foods like salmon, sardines or mackerel increase serotonin levels.
Bananas: Bananas have high carbohydrate and high tryptophan which helps in increasing serotonin levels of the body.
High Quality Eggs: Eggs help in increasing serotonin levels because they are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids which helps to improve mood and also raises serotonin levels. Eggs are also a great source of natural cholesterol. A cholesterol rich food raises testosterone levels which improves mood and also raises serotonin levels.
Free Range Beef: Pork, veal, duck, chicken, lamb are all good foods that increase serotonin levels. However, beef is a good source of tryptophan which is important for raising serotonin levels in the brain.
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