HEALTH

Licorice

Eaten mostly in candy form, licorice has several health benefits which includes fighting depression. Licorice promotes adrenal gland function which is needed to regulate stress hormones. Sip on a hot licorice tea on those days when you're feeling really down in the dumps. 

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Cucumbers

Don't over look this veggie. Cucumbers have several B vitamins which help to calm the effects of stress. Make a cucumber salad as a side dish for your next family dinner.

Pinned by: robyntrotter 

Bell peppers 

Forget about oranges, these suckers have an even higher amount of vitamin C per serving. Vitamin C can increase energy levels which are low during depression. Purple, red or yellow? Take your pick!

Pinned by: marybeth 

Cashews

One of the most delish nuts out there, cashews have a high amount of zinc. Depression has been linked to low levels of zinc which makes sense since zinc adjusts the brain and body's response to stress. Don't let depression get the best of ya. Snack on foods high in zinc like cashews to ward off depression.

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Romaine lettuce 

Betcha would've never guessed that eating a salad could be your answer to fighting SAD (AKA: Seasonal affective disorder). Use romaine lettuce as a base in your salads to increase your folate intake. Folate is a vitamin found in leafy green veggies and a deficiency of this vitamin can cause irritability, fatigue and mental confusion. Say goodbye to boring iceberg lettuce and hello to romaine.

Pinned by: mariameridith