Eradicate Depression with the magic of Indian Food

Indian Delights to Conquer Depression

Foods play a major role in our lifestyle. We become what we eat. Food is always an excellent buddy of mankind. What we intake can help us to overcome depression. Our food can be a mood changer. A good food has the magic to uplift broken soul. The aroma, taste, and presentation of a cooked food vanishes all the bad thoughts that bug down. As depression became the theme of the World Health Day that was on 7^th April 2017, lets discover the basic Indian food that can help us to feel better.

1. RAJMA CHAWAL

A very well known and much loved North-Indian delight has the potential to boost you up. This Punjabi meal which is gobble by all is rich in protein and irons along with carbohydrates the chawal (rice). In order to make it healthier white rice can be replaced with brown rice.

Brown rice being a good carb helps you to fight depression. It contains vitamin B1 and B3 which enhances your mood as it help brain to produce chemicals that affect mood and activities of brain. The low glycemic index prevents sugar flow and mood swings. The presence of folic acid in brown rice acts as antidepressant. 

Rajma, the red kidney beans too has low glycemic index and antioxidants that is far richer than berries. Vitamin B3 and B6 in kidney beans relaxes stressed mind and helps in fight against depression. Tryptophan an essential amino acid acts as an antidepressant. Zinc increases focus and motivates by improving brain functionality. Anxiety is very well taken care by folic acid.

Next time when depression is breaking you down, uplift yourself with a steaming hot brown rice(chawal) and well cooked red kidney beans(rajma).

2. PALAK  PANEER

A unique yet delicious combination of two contrasting colour when served in a platter becomes irresistible. The combination of dark green leafy vegetable with white cheese made left everyone spellbound. Palak paneer a Punjabi dish made with spinach (palak) and cottage cheese (paneer) famous in North India and known all over India. This union has something to do with depression.

Spinach contains Vitamin C which best acts for depression. Other vitamins like B1 increases concentration and vitamin B5/B6 reduces anger and irritation keeping you in proper frame of mind. Magnesium takes proper care of your mental health and keep you at peace so that you are not affected with insomnia. The loss of appetite is recovered by zinc and tyrosine a non- essential amino acid keeps you focused and motivated.

Cottage cheese is made out of curdled milk. The benefits of both milk and cheese in one soft piece. It’s rich in protein and poor in calories. The proper functioning of brain is done Vitamin B12 along with absorption of iron. Folate increases the count of RBC and keeps your heart healthy. The abundance of magnesium regulates nerve functioning and prevents any kind of mental disorder that may be caused due to depression. The loss of appetite is prevented by zinc.  

In the phase of your life when you are discouraged PALAK PANEER can contribute encouraging you to create “great combination (with) no confusion.

3. CHOLE MASALA

A world famous recipe is here for your help. This Punjabi dish from Punjab of India and Pakistan is made out of chick peas (chole) which is boiled to perfections and cooked in spicy gravy. Avoiding bhature (fried bread) would be a wise decision as it has full of cholesterol and won’t help you out to overcome depression.

Chick pea contains vitamin B3/B6 to distress you in your difficult times as well as folic acid decreases the level of anxiety. The focus and motivational level is increased with the help of zinc. The higher fibre contains lowers cholesterol keeping your heart safe. A versatile nutrient called choline takes care of sleep along with the nerves. The risk of obesity due to depression is also lowered.

Bring happiness back to your which the spicy treat but without bhature.

4. DAL

One of the staple dishes of SAARC countries has got lot of variation to control your mood swing. Dal  is a soup prepared from different varieties of pulses(lentils) available. Dal bhat (rice) is religiously cooked in every Indian household. A simple food with great nutrition can be the best antidote for depression.

Dal is made out of lentils which contains zinc to distress you while you enjoy the soup. The antidepressant folic acid reduces anxiety. This rich is protein diet also keeps you motivated and focused with a good contain of zinc. It is also reached in dietary fibre which reduces craving for food.

There are different ways to make a dal. From easy five minute job to as long as 24 hour of hard work as done in restaurants to cook Dal Bukhara. Follow a hustle free recipe to boost up.

5. CABBAGE CURRY

A simple and easy dish from Indian kitchen at your service. It is a cake walk even for the beginners. The leafy green vegetable is finely shredded and cooked with few spices and served with rice or roti is a satisfying meal. Green peas, tomatoes, potatoes and different lentils are also added to make it more delicious and a better antidote.

Cabbage has folic acid whose consumption if increased reduces the symptoms of depression. It has vitamin B3/B6 that helps you kick out depression from your life Vitamin B6 takes special care that you get less anger and not easily irritated. Vitamin C and K is ample in this well layered and bunched vegetable. It protects against stress and keeps heart healthy.

Cabbage has a drawback of producing gas which is very well taken in the recipe by the addition of fennel, cumin or caraway seed at the time of cooking.

When your heart is heavy and u feel life is full of despair, try your hands in kitchen and this recipe won’t fail you. Not only eating but cooking this easy recipe can fill your life with hope.

  As said  “Health is Wealth”. We should take care of this wealth and keep it secured from the thieves like misery, sadness, dejection, pessimism and many more. Let not make our precious possession be stolen by them. Let us become the guardian of our health and eradicate depression with the barriers of good food and healthy lifestyle from human race.