Are you feeling down? Eat this! ... They say it's a natural antidepressant, what?

Lycopene component increases protein expression that promotes brain healthLycopene has been shown to increase the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a key protein involved in brain health, which is suppressed in patients with depression. [Photo = Getty Images Bank]

Eating a lot of red fruits, including tomatoes, has been shown to prevent depression. This is because the plant compound lycopene found in tomatoes and other red fruits acts as a natural antidepressant.