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Old Mar 14, 2014, 11:44 PM
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Having a balanced diet and ensuring your body and brain are getting enough nutrients are what's important. I started researching this some years ago after my sister told me she read an article about how low magnesium levels affect brain function. Based on my reading and an assessment of my diet, I realized I was omitting some really important foods. I've not had an appetite in many years, but after figuring my poor eating habits were probably worsening my depression, I started to see food as my medicine and not just something to eat so I don't feel hungry. I increased my consumption of certain whole, fresh foods rich in iron, magnesium, vitamin B complex and vitamin C plus ensured I was getting enough healthy fats, carbs and protein daily After a few weeks my mood stabilized.

When my eating habits fall off, it's just a matter of time before my mood takes a nose dive. So I force myself to get right back on track and take supplements if I have to.