Eat Your Way To Less Depression!
Here in the U.S. it was just revealed that 11% of Americans in the 40 to 50 yr.
age range are on some kind of antidepressant.
Why antidepressants? Perhaps, the poor economy, aging less gracefully,
concern about aging parents or worrying about kids.
Whatever it is, antidepressants may not be for everyone, why? the cost and
the side effects.
Is there something safer, natural and less expensive?
Yes, and it comes from our friends from the Scandinavian countries.
Denmark, Iceland and Norway!
The Rx: Fish!
That's right, the smelly food, too many of us avoid in favor of burgers,
steaks and pork chops.
People in Iceland and Denmark suffer from long dark winters,
yet remain upbeat and positive, thanks to their high fish consumption.
Why is fish so effective?
It contains compounds that boost moods and reduce anxiety.
So, does adding more trout, sardines, salmon, mackerel and
herring sound feasible?
If so, eat it a few times a week.
And if less depression isn't enough to convince you,
how about eating it to become less violent and
raise your I.Q.
Some more tips if you plan on adding fish to your daily menu...
a) make sure to watch your consumption of sweets and fried foods,
eating these types of foods negate the benefits of fish.
b) avoid deep frying the fish in tons of vegetable oil,
eating fish this way on a regular basis, will put you on a fast
track toward a stroke.
c) Concerned about mercury? eat some cilantro on your fish
or green salad and drink a cup of green tea. Both foods help
lower mecury levels.
d) Pregnancy- check with Dr. before adding more fish to your diet.
e) Look for this type of salmon, sardines or herring. Trader Joe's
carries canned fish products that contains less mercury.
That's it- Your natural Rx for overcoming and avoiding
blue and dark moods.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!
Here in the U.S. it was just revealed that 11% of Americans in the 40 to 50 yr.
age range are on some kind of antidepressant.
Why antidepressants? Perhaps, the poor economy, aging less gracefully,
concern about aging parents or worrying about kids.
Whatever it is, antidepressants may not be for everyone, why? the cost and
the side effects.
Is there something safer, natural and less expensive?
Yes, and it comes from our friends from the Scandinavian countries.
Denmark, Iceland and Norway!
The Rx: Fish!
That's right, the smelly food, too many of us avoid in favor of burgers,
steaks and pork chops.
People in Iceland and Denmark suffer from long dark winters,
yet remain upbeat and positive, thanks to their high fish consumption.
Why is fish so effective?
It contains compounds that boost moods and reduce anxiety.
So, does adding more trout, sardines, salmon, mackerel and
herring sound feasible?
If so, eat it a few times a week.
And if less depression isn't enough to convince you,
how about eating it to become less violent and
raise your I.Q.
Some more tips if you plan on adding fish to your daily menu...
a) make sure to watch your consumption of sweets and fried foods,
eating these types of foods negate the benefits of fish.
b) avoid deep frying the fish in tons of vegetable oil,
eating fish this way on a regular basis, will put you on a fast
track toward a stroke.
c) Concerned about mercury? eat some cilantro on your fish
or green salad and drink a cup of green tea. Both foods help
lower mecury levels.
d) Pregnancy- check with Dr. before adding more fish to your diet.
e) Look for this type of salmon, sardines or herring. Trader Joe's
carries canned fish products that contains less mercury.
That's it- Your natural Rx for overcoming and avoiding
blue and dark moods.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!
