Overweight, Obesity, Depression, and Hypertension have a direct connection. It is important to know about DASH Diet. DASH denotes the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. And this is a scientific approach. There are some facts and figures that prove its significance. Though medication and therapy are the best ways to treat depression. But why not focus on change in lifestyle and healthy diet in order to not to fall into that trap. In fact, going on diet does not mean eating less than what your body needs. Neither does it mean eating tasteless and choiceless food? It merely means to pay some attention to your existing diet and eating habits. Stop overeating if you are on that track. And ultimately live a healthy and happy life. Because out moods completely depend on the kinds of food we eat. And the way we digest it also impacts it.
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This is a scientific fact that obesity causes depression in more than 90% of the cases. It is all because of the neurotransmitters that control our moods. There are four neurotransmitters basically that control our moods. These are Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, and Norepinephrine. Any imbalance in these is responsible for mood disorders like depression, anxiety, etc. There are ample amount of research papers and studies that prove a direct link between diet and depression. Most of the papers and studies indicate that if you maintain a healthy diet mechanism, it automatically reduces risks of mood disorders especially depression. That is where DASH Diet comes into the picture. The credit of development of this diet goes to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In fact, it came into existence in the 1990s when the institute was working on the alternative treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure.
DASH Diet Is All About Common Sense And Healthy Eating
DASH Diet is all about common sense and healthy eating. Everything needs balance. So does our intake of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy products. In fact, change your intake of meats to lean meats. Similarly, go for low-fat dairy products. Laurel J Cherian, Assistant Professor, Vascular Neurology, Rush University Medical Center, is working rigorously for the last 6 years to establish a connection between DASH Diet and depression. In fact, she is about to present her research papers at the 70th-anniversary annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology later this month. “There is evidence linking healthy lifestyle changes to lower rates of depression and this study sought to examine the role that diet plays in preventing depression,” Cherian says in a press release. Here is a short video to make the things more clear. Hope it helps in understanding the relevance and importance of diet in our life. After all, it is all about how much energy we consume and how much we churn out.
