How foods you eat affect your mental health
How does the food you eat affect how you are feeling? Most of us have seen kids eat a lot of sweets and then have a “sugar high”. Yet, eating foods high in added sugar can affect adults also. How does your day-to-day diet affect how you feel? Are their foods that promote a better mood, better mental health? Are there foods that do just the opposite and adversely affect your mental health? Psychology Today has an interesting article, The Foods We Eat Do Affect Our Mental Health. Here’s the Proof . Students in my classes often ask if what you eat affects your mood. And the evidence now suggests, “yes” – the foods you eat do affect your mood and your mental health. Why? Because your brain needs nutrients to function. What are some foods and nutrients that promote good mental health? Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein are foods to focus on to improve your mental health. These foods...
