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Eat These Foods to Get Happy
From the land of olives and gyros comes the key to sidestepping a low mood.

Eating a Mediterranean-style diet appears to help lower the risk of depression by about 30 percent, thanks to a high concentration of
good-for-you-fats and B vitamins.
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Olives, seafood  and hummus served with crisp veggies are staples of Mediterranean fare. Fortunately, they not only are good for you but taste good,
too. And the beneficial fats, B vitamins, and powerful antioxidants found in traditional Mediterranean cuisine supply your brain with the nutrients it
needs to stay in good working order. Perfecto! Because when your brain works the way it should, you're less likely to get depressed! Here's a
detailed breakdown of the foods you should eat when you go Mediterranean:

Many countries border the Mediterranean Sea and variations in the Mediterranean diet exist between these countries. However, according to the
American Heart Association, traditional Mediterranean diets have the following characteristics in common:

An abundance of plant foods:
Fruits
Vegetables
Breads and cereals
Potatoes
Beans, nuts, and seeds
Olive oil as the main source of fat
Moderate amounts of fish and poultry
Small amounts of red meat
Moderate amounts of dairy products (mostly cheese and yogurt)
Low to moderate amounts of eggs (zero to four times per week)
Low to moderate amounts of wine (one to two glasses of wine per day), normally consumed with meals
Fresh fruit as the typical daily dessert and low consumption of sweets (often Honey, no more than several times a week)

Food Fights Depression

A Mediterranean menu helps your brain in several ways. It's rich in inflammation-fighting phytochemicals, nerve-cell nurturing "healthy" fats, and
neurotransmitter-assisting B vitamins. The healthy fats -- like those found in olive oil -- also help feel-good serotonin bind to brain receptors.
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