Oyster is a nutrient-dense food. It is an exceptional source of zinc, iron, and vitamin B-12, all nutrients that fight depression. In fact, it is so high that I consider oyster to be a "depression buster food" as I describe in the book Rebuild from Depression.

But oysters can be a bit scary if you have never had them. How do you prepare them?

Canned oysters I like to use in soups much like clam chowder or in dips like this clam dip. If you buy oysters fresh on the shell, check out Diane's very simple recipe for steamed oysters or her tantalizing fried oyster recipe.

Oysters may be one of my favorite ways to fight depression.