If you find anything out, let me know!! I know there is a book out there called "good mood food" and it has a diet plan to improve your moods. however when i tried it, i was having a severe BP moment and i didn't see any significant changes. I think if i tried it when i was a little more balanced then i might see some better results, but it is out there if you want to look for it. Good luck in your search and I hope to hear from you soon!!

lean meats
fish
chicken

lenitls

stuff like that

protein helps with sugar

thanks!

Hi. I googled for same and found some good sites. I just made sure they were reputable and not trying to sell me something.
Sugar/alcohol (obviously cuz of the sugar and depressant factor) triggers my depression big time. I am a sugar addict LOVE IT but my motivation to stay away has been good since I made the connection btw eating it and having a depressive crash the next day.
Apparently dark chocolate (like 70% cocoa lindt chocolate bar can actually help elevate mood while getting a bit of a sugar fix-not my fav but helps). I keep my diet very clean now because it's not worth how depressed I get.
I have found specific foods on some reputable sites that help with depressionn for me I notice broccoli, red peppers, sweet potatoes, brown rice, egg whites, nuts, salmon, plain oatmeal, plus loads of ICE water all day long to flush system and I take iron supplements, vitamin D and B complex and I really notice when I go off those supplements that symptoms come back quickly.

Perhaps you've found good sites on your google search but here are two that I find good:

http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/diet-recovery

http://www.depression-self-help-info.com/foods-that-help-fight-depression.html

I though all Grandparents gave grandchild sugar at least 15 minutes befor child goes home, LOL

thanks this is good info!

i am almost militant in my strict vegetarian diet, and have entirely given up processed sugar of any type.

i notice a huge difference. fruit has become my `sweet tooth' food.

it took a month of cravings to get through the addiction i had to processed junk food.

That's a really great way to be Mojo. Good for you!

Uncertain if this is relevant. I know diabetes and depression are linked. IOW If you're diagnosed with one, most likely diagnosed with the other. I know diabetes is linked with blood sugar. Maybe since there is a craving for sugar you should get checked for diabetes . I don't want to jump to any conclusions. Especially when I don't you and your physical health background. I am aware there are tens of millions of people who are diabetic and don't realize it.

I have heard cutting the sugar (and that includes starches that turn to sugar, like white grain products, corn, etc) will improve mood.

I am also a diabetic, but I became diabetic after gaining 60 lbs and also I have been on seroquel for 11 years. Don't know if it has anything to do with depression.

i agree with MojoPaw fruit is an excellent replacement for candy. esp if you get a dehydrator and dehydrate them yourself. plain fruit is wonderful of course but dehydrated fruit you can take anywhere and some fruit even become chewy when you dehydrate it. so you can please any kind of candy craving.

its good to know that food really does mess with your mood. i always suspected it but was unable to prove it due to my moods always being so well...rare. keep up the research and let me know what else you find out.