Today World Mental Health day. Studies have even found that healthy diets can help with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Unhealthy diets have been linked to increased risk of mood disorders.
There is a great connection between our brain and gastrointestinal tract often called the second brain ๐ง
Gastrointestinal tract is home to billions of bacteria that influence the production of neurotransmitters, chemical substances that constantly carry messages from the gut to the brain. (Dopamine and serotonin are two common examples.)
Eating healthy food or real foods promotes the growth of โgoodโ bacteria ๐งซ , which in turn positively affects neurotransmitter production. ๐๐ผA steady diet of junk food or use of antibiotics or unnecessary use of analgesics on the other hand, can affect the quality of intestinal flora. When neurotransmitter production is in good shape, your brain receives these positive messages loud and clear, and your emotions reflect it. But when production goes awry, so might your mood.
Some studies have shown that ๐๐ผfood preservatives, dyes, or other chemicals in the packet foods may cause or worsen the hyperactivity and depression๐๐ผ
So to prevent or manage the mental disorders, anxiety, depression you have to ๐๐ผeat real foods, including whole foods, Fiber rich foods, vegetables, food rich in omega 3 fatty acids like fish, seeds, nuts. Antioxidants rich foods like fruits and vegetables
Vitamin D also known as brain hormone, which helps the production of seratonin. We usually get Vitamin D with sunlight. Other sources are fish and mushrooms.
Also include food rich in folate and magnesium. Add dark chocolates, almonds and other nuts, dark leafy vegetables and beans
Strictly Avoid processed foods and foods that contain highly refined carbohydrates and high fructose corn syrups, chemicals, additives and artificial colours.
It is difficult to ask a person to live without anxiety and depression especially during this period. Lot of person manage their mental disorders with medication and in long run it will lead to other complications. Our body has the natural ability to deal these anxiety and depression. To boost this natural ability we need a healthy body , healthy brain and a healthy gut. Believe in the real medicine - food - for a great mental health
If you have depression or other mental disorders please check the following. These factors also contribute to your mental ill health
Low Thyroid function
Vitamin D deficiency
Folic acid or B12 deficiency
Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency
Food allergies
Inflammation
Bugs in gut affecting our brain or immune system
Hormonal imbalances
What to do
Eat whole, real foods
Have healthy fat
Cut out sugar
Be active
Get quality sleep
Prayer & Meditation
Take the right nutrient supplements
In my book ๐ Escaso Code I explained the relation between stress and obesity. How stress leads to obesity and how to overcome this.
In ESCASO GDDIET we focus on healthy living only by using healthy eating. For more details about Escaso program click the link
It may take days or week before you start to feel the mood-boosting effects of a better diet, depending on how many changes you implement. Over time, healthy eating, along with regular exercise and prayer, will surely help you to manage mental health.
" Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to god. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 4 : 6 -7
Grinto Davy Chirakekkaren
Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Clinical Nutritionist
Health & Wellness Coach
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