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5- Nuts and seeds
The writer confirmed that nuts and seeds are rich in plant proteins, healthy fats and fiber, and they are also rich in tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for the production of mood-modifying serotonin.
Almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflowers are good sources of tryptophan.
Some nuts and seeds, such as Brazil nuts, almonds, and pine nuts, are also good sources of zinc and selenium.
A deficiency in these minerals, which are important for brain function, is associated with higher rates of depression, although more research is needed in this regard.
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