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Antioxidants Help Battle Depression
If you eat foods that are high in antioxidants, you will protect your brain from harmful
molecules known as free radicals, which can lead to aging, cell damage, and numerous
other health problems.
Even though you won’t be able to get rid of these harmful chemicals completely by
maintaining a healthy diet, you will make them “weaker” and even prevent them from
attacking the other cells in your body.
Some of the best sources of antioxidants include nuts and seeds, broccoli,
oranges, strawberries, blueberries, carrots,
spinach, peaches, and more.
Watch Your Weight
People who are overweight are more likely to
become depressed. However, know that people
who are depressed are also more likely to
become obese. Thankfully, if you eat healthy,
then you might not have to worry about either of
those two things.
If you don’t have healthy eating habits, then you should know that your health might get
worse over time, since depression raises the risk of substance abuse. This mental
disorder will interfere with your sleep, mood, and motivation, which will definitely make it
harder for you to make healthy choices later on.

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