Everyone struggles to improve their diets and sometimes the task seems so monumental that it is not even worth the effort. But small changes can have an impact. A study of breastfeeding moms from about ten years ago makes that point.
Category Archives: Depression Food and Nutrients
Liver, Vitamins, and Minerals: More on Why I Like Liver
People who read this blog know that I think liver is the new black and the food most likely to keep our energy up and keep us on an even keel. I eat it as much as possible. As it turns out, I do get sick of it pretty quickly and then take some in…
Vegetable Oil and Depression
Results of a consumer survey were released last month by the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Survey researchers asked consumers question such as “How concerned are you with the amount of fat you are eating?” 72% of Americans are concerned with the amount of fat they consume. Compared to one year ago, Americans are concerned…
Folic Acid Supplementation: Good Insurance or A Bad Idea?
I used to see my multivitamin and mineral as good nutritional insurance. It certainly is a form of insurance, but there can be consequences with taking your daily supplement blindly. The folic acid fortification program in the United States provides us with a very good example of why supplementation willy-nilly can have perverse consequences. People…
Liver and Essential Fatty Acids: One Reason I Like Liver for Depression
Those who know me know that I am a big fan of liver. In fact, liver is a depression buster food and probably in a class of its own providing in large quantities every depression-fighting nutrient in my book except for magnesium. Most foods make the list because they excel in one or two nutrients…
Fruity Cocktails: Make Your Own
Earlier this week Reuters reported the findings of some surprised researchers: add some tequila to your juice to increase the antioxidant levels. Antioxidants are critical in cancer prevention, but some Jack in your orange juice for breakfast just doesn’t seem like the very best path we can take to increase the antioxidants in our diets.
Five Ways Easter Helps My Depression
Easter has snuck up on me once again. It is a shock that it’s April, but it is a relief that it is sunny. We don’t have a strong Easter tradition around here, but this is a good week for us nonetheless for at least five reasons. 1) The Eggs. I’ve never really cared for…
Alcohol and Depression
When you are writing a book about health you are sometimes convicted by your own behaviors. It’s a bad idea to drink alcohol when you struggle with depression or even when you’ve had depression in your past. It’s a depressive drug. Most of us probably know that. If you don’t think about it a whole…
Depression Buster Foods: Download the Free Cookbook
In celebration of our first ever contest here at Rebuild from Depression, my mom and I have been working diligently on this downloadable cookbook for you. The cookbook features five depression buster foods and is called “Depression Busters: Five Family Favorites.” Do not fear. Even though the current contest is called “Pest or Dinner” and…
Start Today: Omega-3s And B Vitamins For Depression
Vitamins For Depression? Vitamins for depression? Omega 3s? I went to Trader Joe’s the other day and the free sample guy Bryan said “Hey, the depression book lady! You know, that stuff really works.” He went on to say that since we spoke last a few months ago he started taking an Omega-3 and a…
