Good Nutrition Can Help Better Mental Health. Learn How

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Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy, happy life. It has a significant role in both preventing and treating mental diseases. In fact, according to The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), "the brain is a nutrient-requiring organ" that requires a constant supply of energy from food and oxygen to function properly. Without these items, neurons will begin to die off.


It is commonly recognised that having a bad diet can impact how effectively our brains function. In fact, many studies have shown that diets high in fat and salt can lead to a host of serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and even dementia.

But what about mental illness? While we don't yet know exactly why people with mental illness tend to eat unhealthy diets, there are some clues as to what may be happening inside their brains as they eat unhealthy food choices. By eating the right foods, you'll be able to maintain a healthy weight, which will help promote good cognitive function and reduce stress levels in your life. In addition to eating well-balanced meals, you should also consider taking supplements like fish oil or vitamin D3 to boost your overall health.

 

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What we eat affects our mental frame of mind more than most people know.

For example:

• Plants such as vegetables, which make up renowned sources of fiber, can ensure better well-being by easing depression, stress, and anxiety. So it’s time to think more spinach, cauliflower, and broccoli
• Fats are an important building block to keep our brain healthy and well-functioning. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids can cushion cognitive decline while improving your mood and sharpening your recollection abilities.
• Research has found strong correlations between Vitamin D and its abilities to combat depression and still fluctuating moods. Luckily, you can fulfill the majority of your Vitamin D needs by spending just 10 minutes in the sun, though there’s no harm supplementing that with salmon, mushrooms, fortified milk, and other Vitamin D rich-foods that protect our neurons or nerve cells.