Depression
Everyone experiences ups and downs depending on what is happening with their
lives. Feeling low or sad is a normal reaction to experiences that are upsetting. However,
such feelings will usually pass. If, on the other hand, someone feels very low,
day after day, week after week, and these feeling dominate their whole life, then
they can become depressed. Depression is quite common, and about 15% of people will have a bout of severe
depression at some point in their lives. It is a serious illness and there are
many factors that can contribute. However, it will come as no surprise to hear
that what we eat can have a big impact on how we feel, mentally as well as physically.
While depression is not caused by just one factor, eating well is a positive step
in the right direction, and eliminating foods from the diet that the body has
a reaction against is one way of boosting energy levels and improving mood.