• Postpartum Depression Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition

Following food may be of help in lifting mood.

  • postpartum depression diet and nutrition
    Fill your plate with Vitamin A, C and E which are the best anti-oxidants.
  • Sources of Vitamin A: sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, lettuce, dried apricots, bell peppers, fish, liver, and tropical fruits.
  • Sources of Vitamin C: all the berries, sweet potato, tomato, lime , oranges, peppers.
  • Sources of Vitamin E: nuts and seeds
  • Eat protein rich diet like eggs, fish, meat, pulses, milk, milk products, tofu, and soybean to improve production of feel good hormones in brain.
  • Consume more water.
  • Avoid white flour, polished rice, sweets, white sugar, ice creams, soft drinks.
  • Avoid excess of caffeine & alcohol.
  • Avoid junk foods and foods with preservatives and artificial colours.
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