NUTRITION FOR MENTAL WELLBEING
Healthy food choices determine our overall health. Food plays an important role in the development, maintenance and management of mental health.
Healthy food choices determine our overall health. Food plays an important role in the development, maintenance and management of mental health.The inflammatory response starts from our stomach and is associated with lack of nutrients from our food which are all essential for the proper functioning of our bodies.
Nutrients and supplements such as zinc, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, vitamins and minerals helps improve mental capacity and mood, and relieves anxiety and depression. Lack of such essential nutrients contribute to the onset of poor mental health on people such as Alzheimer’s, ADHD, dementia etc.
Here are the options for your mental wellbeing.
1. Berries: Foods rich in antioxidants reduce oxidative stress on the brain and improve learning capacity and motor skills.2. Nuts: Nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios etc. are high in vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals. They improve brain cell communication and their growth and prevent cognitive decline.
3. Fish: Fish like salmons, sardines, lake trout, etc. are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. These beneficial fats are anti-inflammatory, so they reduce inflammation in the body. They are good for heart health and brain function.
4. Probiotic: The vitamins and minerals in probiotic helps relieve stress and gives energy to the brain and body. It also prevents cognitive decline.
5. Beets: The natural nitrates found in beet improve blood flow to the brain and enrich brain performance.
These foods have brain boosting abilities, and incorporating them in your diet will give you the desired benefits for your brain and overall health.
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