Eating healthy and nutritious food has shown to have many positive effects on people’s overall health. For physical health, eating healthy foods has proven to help maintain healthy body weights, a healthy heart, and a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases. In recent, attention has been gained regarding ways in which food can affect a person’s mental health. We all know that eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, and foods packed with nutrients is good for us physically but there are actually more benefits to eating these foods than we already know. Certain foods are high in essential vitamins and minerals that help to nourish the brain and protect it from stressors. For example, zinc, found in foods such as nuts, dairy, and, meat, has been proven to control the body's response to stress. Stress is a common factor in depression. When we eat low-quality diets that consist of processed, refined sugary foods, we can actually put our mental health at risk. Sugary foods can be harmful to the brain as they have been linked with causing mood disorders such as depression. Studies have found that low-quality diets can increase a person's chances of getting some type of mental disorder. Below is a video that reviews how the foods we eat can affect the processes that occur in our brains. Things to do: Limit sugary and high-fat processed foods and choose healthier alternatives like fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Try eating a “clean” diet for 2-3 weeks, free of processed foods and refined sugars, to see if your mood states improve. Then when you start eating your regular diet, you can compare how you felt during your diet to your current diet. How do the foods you eat affect your mood? Feel free to let me know!
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AuthorHey, my name is Bradley and I am a health sciences student from SFU. This blog is here to provide information on important topics that affect our personal and mental health. ArchivesCategories |