> [!info] [[⭐️ Nutrition]] for [[💡 Depression|Depression]] > An [[🛠 Anti-Inflammatory Diet]] is a great guideline that will help with depression and keep your brain healthy. > > [[Smoothies]] are especially handy when depression is at its worst, when we have no motivation to cook, and when we have a sensitive pallet. > > In a pinch, some canned [[Sardines]] or [[Mackerel]] and a handful of nuts make for a highly-nutritious and low-volume meal that won’t overwhelm the senses. > > ##### Foods to Embrace > - [[Probiotics]] and [[Prebiotics]] > - [[Low-GI Carbohydrates]] > - [[💡 Medium-GI Carbohydrates]] (in moderation) > - [[Healthy Fats]] > - [[Hemp Seeds]] > - [[Brazil Nuts]] > - [[Saffron]] > - [[🌿 Turmeric]] > - [[Oregano]] > - [[🌿 St. John's Wort]] > - [[🌿 Lemon Balm]] > - [[🌿 Hawthorn]] > - [[🌿 Oats]] > - [[🌿 Lavender]] > - [[🌿 Passionflower]] > - [[🌿 Chamomile]] > - [[🌿 Nerve Formula for Depression]] or [[🌿 High Calcium Tea]] > - [[Borage Seed]] > - [[Primrose Oil]] > > ##### Foods to Avoid > - [[💡 Added Sugar]] > - [[High-GI Carbohydrates]] > - [[Artificial Sweeteners]] > - [[Fried Foods]] > - [[Bad Fats]] > - [[Nitrates]] > - [[Caffeine]]