Hi, it's Dr Sam Robbins,
Most people don’t realize that your emotions can influence what you eat.
For example, when you’re under extra stress (emotional or physical), your body and brain,
will crave more sugar and carbohydrates.
One reason is because it wants to help increase serotonin and dopamine levels.
Women see this happen more often during their menstrual cycles due to their hormonal changes
and thus, various cravings occur.
However, what you eat can also influence your mood.
So the reverse can happen
And today I’m going to reveal 5 common foods that can decrease your mood, deplete your
body, increase negative feelings and thus, even cause or increase depression.
Thus, simple food changes, such as avoiding or limiting today’s 5 foods, can be the
difference between feeling much worse or actually feeling more stable, better and happier.
I’ll also give you alternative solutions.
And this very important, especially considering that over 7% of the American population over
the age of 18 is diagnosed with clinical depression.
This does not take into account teenagers, which also deal with a lot of depression.
This also does NOT take into account all the people who haven’t been tested, who haven’t
sought out help or simply, they just feel really down or depressed… without the “official
diagnoses”.
So, if you’re feeling down or depressed, you’re not alone.
And, it may not be your fault.
It could be related to the foods you’re eating.
There’s hope and at the end of today’s video, I’ll also give you a really effective
solution that you can use to help rebalance and optimize brain chemicals, so you can feel
happier and reduce feelings of depression, worry and anxiety.
SUGAR
Sugar and salt are found in almost all foods, especially those that taste good.
However, in a 2015 study1, it revealed that the increase in added sugars in one’s diet,
was associated with an increased likelihood of depression.
In fact, there’s a correlation between depression, diabetes and dementia.
And the researchers have discovered that when blood glucose levels are elevated, levels
of a protein that encourages the growth of neurons and synapses, drops.
Translation: The simple act of eating sugar makes your brain work at a suboptimal level—and
the more you do it, the greater your risk of depression and the greater your risk of
diabetes and dementia, too.
SOLUTION: Just read the labels and limit “sugars” whenever possible, especially when you’re
not feeling 100%.
Artificial Sweeteners
And this includes artificial sweeteners, especially Aspartame (NutraSweet or Equal), which is
found in diet sodas and “no sugar” foods…
Because it blocks the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
This can cause various neuro and head problems such as headaches, insomnia, changes in mood—and
yes, depression.
SOLUTION: Avoid all artificial sweeteners.
Instead, use natural ones such as Stevia, which is an herbal extract.
Hydrogenated Oils Hydrogenated oils can be found in most fried
foods, as well as packaged “junk” foods -- such as cookies, cakes, candies, chips,
crackers, margarine and spreads.
Hydrogenation happens when you take vegetable oils and you heat them or make them into solids.
This also causes trans fats, which is the worst type of fat to consume.
Now, I've simplified this process, leaving out the boring chemical stuff because the
point is, you want to avoid these fats.
Not only do they cause weight gain, inflammation and other physical problems - but they’re
also linked to depression.
SOLUTION: Read labels, avoid hydrogenated and trans fats.
At home, it’s best to NOT heat or cook with vegetable or seed oils.
Have those cold, like on a salad.
If cooking, choose a saturated fat such as butter or better yet, coconut oil -- which
happens to have health benefits for your body and mind.
Alcohol Most people aren’t going to like hearing
this, especially since Alcohol is the drug of choice when people are feeling “down”
and hopeless.
However, Alcohol is a depressant, and more specifically, depresses your central nervous
system (CNS).
… Which controls how you feel, physically and emotionally.
It controls so many of your neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, etc.)
SOLUTION: Limit or avoid alcohol, especially when you’re feeling down, hopeless or depressed.
It’s just going to make it worse!
Caffeine
Personally, I love caffeine because it gives me energy, focus and actually makes me happier.
However, that’s only because I RARELY use have any.
I may have about 50 mgs, 3x weekly before I go to the gym.
That’s less than half a cup of regular coffee, not even strong coffee.
Now, the reason caffeine can cause depression is for 3 primary reasons:
Cronic and daily caffeine use (multiple cups of coffee, energy drinks, etc.) stresses your
Central Nervous System (CNS) and increases your stress hormone, cortisol - which can
lead to depression.
The stress on your CNS also depletes important neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin,
etc… which affect your mood and happiness.
Caffeine, especially when consumed later in the day, disrupts sleep, which decreases healing,
proper hormonal production at night and thus, causes fatigue - both physically and emotionally,
which can lead to depression.
SOLUTION: Limit your caffeine usage to the morning, maybe just once daily.
And try to avoid energy drinks, which tend to have 3-10X the amount of caffeine compared
to a cup of coffee.
Plus, the energy drinks have either sugar or artificial sweeteners - both of which you
discovered today, are BAD for your health and mood.
Summary What you’ll notice is that sugar, artificial
sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, alcohol, and caffeine all contribute to negative feelings,
emotions and potentially depression because they negatively alter important brain chemicals
and neurotransmitters, which are responsible for your mood.
These include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and cortisol, just to name a few.
So, do your best to limit and avoid these foods, especially when you’re feeling down.
Additionally, utilize natural solutions, vitamins, herbs and minerals that are clinically proven
to help improve, rebalance and optimize these key chemicals and neurotransmitters.
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