Try to avoid non-vegetarian diet. Restrict spicy and oily food. Vitamin B complex helps person to level the serotonin in the brain. Try to add vitamin B complex in your diet. Research shows that vitamin C is also useful overcoming depressed conditions. All the citrus fruits like oranges, lemons etc give soothing effect. Have normal and light meals especially dinner. Try to avoid frequent eating and high calorie foods.
Depression often results in cramps and constipations and hence one has to include fiber in diet so that digestive systems keep moving. Fruits, grains and vegetables are good sources of fiber. Eat whole fruits instead of just juice and whole grain cereals. Add fiber-fortified muffins.
It is studied that carbohydrates trigger release of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This soothes you and makes you calm down. Experts suggest that the carbohydrates present in a cup of spaghetti or boiled potato or white rice is enough to relieve the anxiety. Other sources of carbohydrates are breads, pasta, air popped popcorns and low-cal cookies.
Vegetables contain the natural and safe form of L Tryptophan which is an amino acid which is good for calming the brain and so the depression. Green, orange and yellow vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals which boost up the immune system of the body and fight against any physical or mental problems. If possible give up too much coffee or tea. Take a small walk-break instead of coffee-break.