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Dietary Remedies to Avoid Autumn Depression
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, November 4—A report published in the November issue of U.S. *Reader’s Digest* cited German health expert Harald Bankhofer, stating that many people troubled by seasonal depression in autumn and winter can easily overcome it through balanced diet.
Foods rich in zinc, such as fish and oatmeal, can improve mood; bananas are the best food for those suffering from autumn depression because they contain a compound called “happiness hormone” (serotonin); foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and iron—such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds—can easily improve the mood of depressed individuals; noodles can raise blood glucose levels, promoting a sense of well-being.
Bankhofer also advises those suffering from depression to eat less meat during autumn and winter to prevent excessive meat consumption from inhibiting the synthesis of mood-enhancing serotonin. (Source: MaiBo Health Information)