Brain-healthy fats

Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and monounsaturated fats from nuts, avocados, and olive oil appear to be particularly important and beneficial to our mental and brain health.

Leafy greens

In the new Antidepressant Food rankings, leafy greens like watercress, spinach, mustard greens, lettuce, and swiss chard got top billing.

Dark chocolate

Say yes to dark chocolate! Cocoa beans contain flavounoids, plant-based nutrients that are powerful antioxidants and can improve mood.

Sweet potatoes

Carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes get their orange hue from carotenoids, a type of antioxidant that may be helpful in warding off depression.

Turkey

While turkey probably won’t really make you sleepy, tryptophan may be helpful in treating mental health problems like depression. The reason? Your body uses tryptophan to make the mood-elevating hormone serotonin.

Salmon

Can't go wrong with salmon – it's good for your skin, your heart, and your brain!

Oysters

Oysters are an excellent source of zinc, an essential mineral for proper immune system function. And when it comes to animal sources of feel-good nutrients, these bivalves got the top score in the new Antidepressant Food rankings.