“What foods reduce depression?”

There is no particular diet that reduces depression. However, certain foods may ease your symptoms and a healthy nutritional plan is generally a good idea for overall health.

Avoid sugary, processed foods (simple carbs) and opt instead for complex carbs such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes.

Vitamins B-12 and D are known to decrease mild depressive symptoms and help to maintain overall health. As does Omega-3 Fatty Acids (flaxseed, canola and soybean oil, salmon, tuna, nuts and dark green leafy vegetables).

Your weight and lifestyle can help (or hurt) your depression as well. Being active, exercising, and maintaining a healthy BMI are very good natural supplements in warding off symptoms of depression.

If your depression is mild to moderate and you're able to function, e.g. work, etc. you can try a few interventions that do not involve medication: increase your consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids--eat more fish such as salmon , sardines, trout and also take a reputable brand of supplement (minimum of 1 gram). Other sources include flaxseed, algae oil. Also, be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, leafy greens. The other action that's been shown to be as effective as medication is regular cardiovascular exercise, a minimum of 30 minutes a day--any form of movement which increases your heart-rate, even if it's simply walking briskly in the fresh air--this would be an excellent behavior. Another intervention: please find a therapist for psychotherapy. You need not go for years, only to learn some coping skills for your depression. Call several therapists till you find someone whom you have rapport with, preferably someone who does CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) and mindfulness practices. All of these interventions do not involve medication and by doing them, you'll feel proactive, an advocate for yourself, you'll be taking action and simply by taking ownership of your present and, you'll feel better and more encouraged about your future. I wish you the best. Please be sure you're under the supervision of your medical doctor who can supervise your omega 3 supplementation and also your general health.

If you have moderate to severe clinical depression, I would advise that you be in psychotherapy or take antidepressant medication. Foods which may help depression include those rich in vitamin C, such as salmon, antioxidants, folic acid and perhaps avoiding gluten

Clean living food.

There is no evidence that any particular food reduces depression. That being said, there are some dietary supplements that can reduce depression and are worth trying: the omega-3 fatty acid Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), S-Adenyl Methionine (SAMe), L-Tyrosine, 5-hydroxytryptophan, Acetyl-L-Carnitine, St. John's Wort, and the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum have medical evidence that they can help. In fact, St. John's Wort is prescribed in Europe for mild to moderate depression. Given that there is a high concentration of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA) in fish, it would make sense to eat massive amounts of fish in your quest to find a "food" that could help depression...

Go to this link.
https://womensbrainhealth.org/great-minds-think-alike/10-foods-that-decrease-anxiety-depression

Also....
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/diet-recovery#1