I read this article in "Women's World" Magazine that it has been shown that eating strawberries help alleviate depression and increase mood...so lately for the past two weeks, have been eating a handful of strawberries every day..and my mood has been so much better. The Psychiatrist was getting ready to add a medication in conjunction to the Remeron I have been taking and now, I feel I don't need another med. The strawberries really do work! Interesting stuff.
Hey Rianna,
It's so glad that strawberries are giving you a lift. I've actually been feeling much better in the last couple of days and I was thinking it was because I've been excerising more (30 min. of strenuous Yoga in the am) and eating healthy. But, maybe it's due to those strawberries that I've been slicing up and putting on top of my cereal or the strawberries that my boss keeps giving me as an afternoon snack! :)
Take care!
It's so glad that strawberries are giving you a lift. I've actually been feeling much better in the last couple of days and I was thinking it was because I've been excerising more (30 min. of strenuous Yoga in the am) and eating healthy. But, maybe it's due to those strawberries that I've been slicing up and putting on top of my cereal or the strawberries that my boss keeps giving me as an afternoon snack! :)
Take care!
Thought you'd like to know, I read this...
then went and got some strawberries...
he he he...
Deeeee-licious
then went and got some strawberries...
he he he...
Deeeee-licious
That is very interesting to know, might give that one a go myself.
Victoria
Victoria
I love them too, i eat large quantities of them, you can try them with cream or sugar :)
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I put strawberries and frozen yogurt in the blender and make a smoothie. It's really good. Dee 
Wow..am really shocked that my post on strawberries recieved any replies..glad to hear that people are buying them..and I hope they are helping. The only thing is..is that they are spoiling quickly..I put them in the fridge..I buy two cases of them..and they spoil. Are they supposed to be put in the fridge or be left out? Does anyone know?
Hey Rianna -
Wow, that's a lot of strawberries! I usually put mine in the fridge and they last about a week. I've also heard that they can be frozen and will last about 6 months or so that way. Lastly, you may want to slice 'em up and put 'em in a bit a water and sugar - they're wicked good that way! :) Enjoy!
Wow, that's a lot of strawberries! I usually put mine in the fridge and they last about a week. I've also heard that they can be frozen and will last about 6 months or so that way. Lastly, you may want to slice 'em up and put 'em in a bit a water and sugar - they're wicked good that way! :) Enjoy!
Hey Rianna,
Just a quick note before I pop to the shop myself! 
-- So, when in the near future I find myself watching a news story on a sudden dramatic rise in strawberry sales, I'll know who's responsible, right?!?! 
Rosie x
With you on that one Rosie!!
I haven't given the strawberry thing a try yet but I did think about this post the other day as my friend asked me to go strawberry picking with her so may do that this week!!
Victoria x
cherish all your happy moments....they make a fine cushion for old age
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I read that about pears too. Quite a while ago I noticed that I felt better after eating pears.
Wow, any more fruits known for this type of effect? We could invent a "Pick-Me-Up Fruit Salad"!
Rosie x
Rosie x
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Oooh I might give the pears a try!!
Isn't it strange that food can affect our mood?! I wish chocolate was an antidepressant!!!!
Victoria x
Victoria x
cherish all your happy moments....they make a fine cushion for old age
dx: IBS 2002, Ulcerative Colitis 2004, Depression 2004, Anxiety 2005
meds: lexapro 10mg, prednisilone 10mg, mebeverine 20mg
Hi Victoria - I have read that dark Chocolate is good for you and it can also increase mood and well being. I like pears as well and will also give them a try..however..I can't eat skins of fruits so I have to buy the pears in a jar - I wonder if that will have the same effect on mood? The strawberries have been really helping though..and I have gotten lazy and buying the kind that Kroger (grocery store here) slices up and puts in a tub. It is $3.47 compared to the $2.99 I was paying, but they don't go bad as fast as the whole strawberries.
Hey, did the article mention what it is in strawberries that are responsible? This is very interesting.
Very interesting about the dark chocolate - didint know that!
Do you think it would work the same if there was a digestive biscuit underneath the chocolate??!!!!!
Victoria x
Victoria x
cherish all your happy moments....they make a fine cushion for old age
dx: IBS 2002, Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome 2004, Depression 2004, Anxiety 2005
meds: lexapro 10mg, prednisilone 10mg, mebeverine 20mg
Victoria -- I think the biscuit would only *really* work if it was dunked in a large mug of hot chocolate too!!! Tee hee!
Rosie x
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OOHHH good idea!!!!!
Victoria x
Victoria x
cherish all your happy moments....they make a fine cushion for old age
dx: IBS 2002, Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome 2004, Depression 2004, Anxiety 2005
meds: lexapro 10mg, prednisilone 10mg, mebeverine 20mg
Have you ever tried drinking tea/coffee/hot choc through a Twix (bite off both ends and use as a straw!)? I defy anyone not to be made happy by *that*! (Well, perhaps the come-down after the sugar rush might not help, but it's very wonderful comfort food while it lasts!)
Rosie x
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