Asparagus
Low levels of vitamin B12 and folate are common in patients suffering from depression, and studies show that a lack of these essential nutrients can also inhibit the effectiveness of antidepressants. Getting the proper amount of folic acid and vitamin B12 is crucial for proper neurological function, and one cup of cooked asparagus (around 10 spears) offers 50 percent of your daily requirement.
Carrots
An enlarged prostate currently hinders the livelihood of more than 30 million men in the United States, but the risk of developing this condition may be reduced by eating foods rich in beta-carotene, a pigment found in carrots and sweet potatoes that gives them their orange hue. A study published in the journal Cancer found that men who consumed high levels of beta carotene-rich foods had the lowest risk of prostate cancer.
