8 foods people with depression should avoid 6
Doctor Tran Thi Tra Phuong, Nutrihome Nutrition Clinic System, said nutrition can have a positive or negative impact on mental health.
Types of soda: Soda helps the body stay alert and recover quickly but does not contain soluble fiber.
Coffee, cocoa: Caffeine in coffee and cocoa affects sleep regulation.
Energy drinks: These are drinks that contain a lot of caffeine and sweeteners.
Beer and wine: The alcohol content in beer and wine greatly affects sleep quality.
White bread: This food has a high glycemic index (GI).
People with depression should eat black bread instead of white bread.
Sweet candies: This food group contains a lot of simple sugars and double sugars – fast sugars with a high glycemic index.
Foods containing gluten: People with depression who are sensitive to gluten should limit foods containing bread, flour, and cakes.
Processed foods: This food group contains a lot of salt, simple sugars, and unhealthy fats.
Doctor Tra Phuong added that people with depression should limit fruit juices because they do not provide much fiber.
People with depression need to be examined and treated according to the doctor’s regimen. They can use medication in combination with non-medication measures.
