By reading some of my recent posts, you will know that I have recently changed my diet after reading Super Foods to Boost Your Mood Foods that Fight Depression.
Diet change has been so beneficial for my bipolar disorder that it has at times helped me feel like a normal person again so I wanted to share my dietary intake with you so you too can boost your mood and fight mental illness.
MORNING
- 10 Goji Berries;
- 1 Berrocca;
- Porridge with milk and a tiny amount of sugar;
MID MORNING SNACK
- A variety of nuts including walnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, brazil, hazel;
- a vitamized juice including carrots and celery, pineapple, ginger, beetroot, apples, oranges, cantaloupe, strawberries, kiwi fruit and lemon;
- Four Vitamin C tablets;
LUNCH
- A wholegrain sandwich with tuna or vegemite;
- Celery and carrot cruidites with hommous, tzatziki dip or cottage cheese (low fat);
- Three strawberries;
- One kiwi fruit;
- One apple;
- One banana;
- One sessame snap;
- One natural yoghurt;
AFTERNOON SNACK
- More nuts;
TEA
- Ceasar salad or lettuce, tomato and cheese;
- Sardines on toast; or
- Steak; or
- Chicken; or
- Lentils; or
- Broccoli; or
- Vegetable soup;
EVENING SNACK
- Another vitamized juice;
- 10 Goji berries.
When depressed it is important to have omega three fish oils in your diet, fruit and vegetables and especially lettuce as it helps you sleep. By having the vitamized juice I am absorbing all the vitamins and minerals contained in the fruits and vegetables and it also gives you lots of energy. You will definately notice a difference in the colour of your skin as well.
View my post on changing your diet on my blog for more information.
