Because of its unique psychosomatic characteristics, depression needs to comply with the following general rules in terms of diet: 1, a light diet, avoid spicy, spicy, pickled, smoked and other stimulating foods. 2, replenish sufficient amount of water to maintain the normal needs of the internal organs, lubricate the intestinal tract, facilitate the excretion of harmful substances in the body. 3, high-quality protein, high fiber, rich in vitamins and trace elements of food. 4, regular diet, less or no snacks. Recommended daily recipes for depression include: nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind porridge, Yuan Zhi Jujube porridge, Shou Wu Mulberry porridge, lotus seed lily porridge, etc.; tea and drinks include jasmine tea, Luo Shen Hua tea, lily chrysanthemum tea, green tea, rose tea, etc.; soups include snow fungus and lily pigeon egg soup, cinnamon astragalus beef soup, mushroom shoot radish tofu soup, lotus seed silver ear soup, etc.