A bitter prescription against autumn depression!

With the shortening of the days in autumn and winter, many people start to have a tendency to seasonal depression. Nutrition and Diet Specialist Pınar Kurt said that it is actually possible to overcome seasonal depression with proper nutrition. He stated that bitter foods such as red chili peppers cause the release of the happy endorphin substance.

Nutrition and Diet Specialist Pınar Kurt stated that we need to keep our awareness high about the foods we pay attention to in the autumn season, as in every season. Even if we can't count calories every day, we definitely need to keep track of how well we eat. In our daily diet, we must consume all foods containing protein, carbohydrates and fats in a balanced way. We should include vegetables in our diet, especially to protect ourselves from the flu. We should set our daily water consumption as 2-3 liters (at least 7-8 glasses). We need to keep physical activity as high as possible," he said.

YOU CAN CONSUME PEPPER, BANANA AND EGGS

Saying that serotonin, the 'happiness hormone' naturally produced by the brain, is a chemical closely related to mood, appetite and sleep, Dietician Kurt said, "As it is known, serotonin in the content of chocolate improves mood. In addition, consuming hot foods such as green peppers and red chili peppers also stimulates the secretion of endorphins, which make us happy. It is of great importance to include foods such as eggs, kiwi, flax seeds, almonds, walnuts, bananas, pineapples, tomatoes and especially fish on a daily basis in order to fight against depression in autumn. He listed his suggestions as follows.

- Use whole grain bread varieties.

.- To prevent diseases, eat a diet rich in vitamin C.

Include foods rich in magnesium in your diet, such as bananas, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, chickpeas and lentils.

-You can meet your Omega 3 needs by eating fish 2 days a week,

-Don't forget to eat a bowl of yogurt a day. Consume milk and cheese. Dairy products are also effective in reducing depression with their calcium content.

ONION-GARLIC SHIELD AGAINST FLU

Noting that the way to prevent the flu is through nutrition, Dietician Pınar Kurt continued her words as follows: “Vegetables and fruits are one of the foods that strengthen our immunity, especially vitamins C and powerful antioxidants through the vitamins they contain. Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, celery, chard, radish, and spinach are immune-boosting vegetables that should be consumed especially in winter. It is recommended to be consumed raw or cooked together with onions and garlic, as they have immune-boosting and antimicrobial effects.