Holiday Comfort Recipes
Cranberry Balls & Dark Chocolate Hummus Dip
by Lacy Ngo MS, RD
Hospice Dietitian
Grieving happens in its own way and on its own time, and yet while you are grieving you may wonder if anything could help you feel better. While there is no magic “thing” that can take the pain away, there are things you can do to help you cope. Moreover, if you are already feeling sad AND you have certain nutrient deficiencies that have been known to negatively affect mood, those deficiencies could exacerbate your feelings.
Fruits, vegetables, green tea, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate are all high in antioxidants, and antioxidants have been shown to improve general mood and symptoms of depression. Studies found that antioxidant levels are lower in adults with depression. Consistently eating an antioxidant-rich diet may help your mood over time, and one study suggests that eating antioxidant-rich foods, especially fruits, may improve your mood immediately. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and serotonin and has been shown to even act as an antidepressant.
Green tea (a good source of polyphenols) has been associated with a decrease in the prevalence of depression. In fact, individuals who drank 4 cups or more per day had a 51% lower prevalence of depression compared to those who drank 1 cup or less per day.
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Published November 25, 2020
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