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Wednesday, 26 September 2018

[www.keralites.net] DEPRESSION

Fruit and Vegetables May Help Fight Depression

by Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND

Clinical depression is a mental health condition that affects moods, thoughts and behaviour. Common symptoms include elongated bouts of sadness or lack of purpose, lack of motivation to do things you normally like to do, moodiness, irritability, frustration, spending less time with friends and family, sleep disturbances, fatigue, aches and pains, slowing down of thoughts and actions and uncontrollable crying. Depression is one of the most common mental health illnesses. In Australia on average, one in six people will experience depression in their lifetime.

When you're struggling with depressive symptoms, maintaining good eating habits can be difficult; this is the time when many people will reach for the comfort foods that are high in refined, processed sugar, refined carbohydrates and fat. These foods will contribute to fatigue, further aggravate poor mood and cause irregular blood sugar levels, this will then increase your cravings for more junk food and you will be more likely to reach for quick pick-me-up foods and the pattern continues.

A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reported that individuals eating a diet rich in whole foods were less likely to report feelings of depression than those who ate lots of desserts, fried foods, processed meats, refined grains and high-fat dairy products. After 5 years, the study determined that a processed food dietary eating pattern is a risk factor for depression, whereas a whole food eating pattern is a protective measure for depression.

The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a diet with high intakes of fruits and vegetables was associated with fewer depressive symptoms. The study contributed these results to a cumulative effort of the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables as well as the omega-3 fatty acids in fish.

Another interesting fact, a person suffering with depression can show high blood levels of homocysteine, this amino acid can interfere with depression recovery and it is also endangers the heart. Folic acid helps minimize homocysteine levels, so eating enough folate rich foods may have an antidepressant effect. When a person is low in folate they can have an increased risk of depression, insomnia and mental fatigue. To get enough folic acid, eat or drink raw dark, green leafy and colourful vegetables and include nuts, seeds, sprouts and legumes.

Although folate has had a special mention, the most important take home message to help improve depressive symptoms is to incorporate a variety of colourful, fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis. Fruits and vegetables deepest in colour tend to offer the most nutritional value, so we suggest consuming berries, citrus fruits, bananas, figs, melons, tomatoes, leafy and dark greens such as kale, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, green beans, beetroot (beets) and colourful peppers just to name a few.

Consuming these foods raw ensures that you are getting all the nutrients intact; one of the many amazing benefits of juicing. So really we could say juicing makes us happy!

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[www.keralites.net] BENEFITS OF WATER MELON JUICE

BENEFITS OF WATERMELON JUICE

The benefits of watermelon are many. Eat this beautiful food whole or make a wonderful watermelon juice!
Be sure to use only seeded watermelons to make your watermelon juice... and at any time you are consuming this wonderful food.

Why Not Seedless Watermelon?

A seedless fruit or vegetable is not a natural food. These foods are supposed to have seeds in them, that's how they are designed by Nature.
When the perfect design of Nature is messed with, many things get thrown out of balance.
Seeds are a natural part of the reproductive system of our planet. If we propagate seedless foods and we eat seedless foods, doesn't it make sense that we are affecting our reproductive capabilities? Infertility is a huge issue right now ... could there be a connection??? After all, you are what you eat.

The benefits of watermelon are many, including;
Very hydrating; Watermelon is over 90% water and the water contained in this melon is the perfect water to hydrate every cell of your body.
Cleansing; Because of its high water content, watermelon is an extremely cleansing food (when food combining principles are followed and it is eaten alone). Do a mini detox cleanse by consuming only watermelon for a day or two.
Helps to control blood pressure.
Promotes weight loss.
Helps to lower cholesterol.
Offers natural sun protection; Watermelon contains lycopene which is a nutrient that naturally protects you from sun exposure, it is no accident that watermelon season is in the summer and that the watermelon originated in the hot climate of the Kalahari.
Highly nutritious; containing vitamins A and C, potassium, lycopene, beta-carotene, silicon and antioxidants just to name a few.
Relieves edema (water retention); by inducing urination. Watermelon has diuretic and laxative properties.
Relieves mental depression and fatigue
Rejuvenating blood tonic
Very alkalizing
Extremely delicious!

How to Choose a Watermelon

Like I said earlier, only choose watermelons that have seeds in them - avoid seedless watermelons.
Choose a watermelon that has a whitish patch on one side:

Vine Ripened Watermelon

This white patch tells you that this watermelon was allowed to ripen on the vine and it wasn't picked too early.
Choose a watermelon that has smooth, firm skin and that has a uniform shape (either circular or oval).
The best watermelons are heavy for their size.

How to Eat Watermelon

Is there a certain way? Yes, there is one rule;

CONSUME WATERMELON ON AN EMPTY STOMACH AND AWAY FROM ALL OTHER FOODS

Proper food combining explains this rule as follows;
One of the benefits of watermelon is its high water content. This makes it very easy to quickly move through your digestive system IF it is unhampered by any other food.
On an empty stomach, your body can efficiently absorb all of the nutrient goodness from the watermelon while allowing it to cleanse your entire GI tract.
But, if watermelon is eaten with other foods or while you have other food still in your belly, all of the benefits of watermelon are drastically reduced. Instead, the watermelon gets held up in your stomach by all the other food and while it is forced to churn in that warm environment it will start to ferment causing gas, bloating and fullness.
Avoid any sort of digestive distress and gain all the many benefits of watermelon by eating it by itself on an empty stomach.

Watermelon Juice

This watermelon juice couldn't be simpler to make. It's nutritious, hydrating, cleansing and delicious!
Perfect on a hot summer day or anytime you want a cool, refreshing drink.
Start with LOVE - this is the secret ingredient that takes anything you make to the next level.
Use organic watermelon with seeds (NOT seedless watermelon).
You can remove some of the black seeds but it is okay to leave a few of them in and you can leave all the white seeds in.

Cut up the bright red flesh, place in blender and blend.
If you are using organic watermelon, you can even blend up the rind as well.
That's it! So simple! Just watermelon in your blender (I use a Vitamix Blender)

Vitamix Blender

Remember to chew your juice as this will set up your system to get the most out of this great watermelon drink.
Smile and Enjoy!