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Mental health tips: Relationship between a healthy diet and the brain

Published on Aug 26, 2022 11:34 AM IST

From eating a healthy breakfast to avoiding alcohol and tobacco and increasing the protein intake, here’s how we can take care of our mental health with a healthy diet.

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A healthy diet comes with a lot of health benefits. It helps in providing the body with the much-needed nutrients. It also helps in decreasing the deficiency of the nutrients and making the body healthy. However, a healthy diet has a direct connection with the mental health as well. In her recent Instagram post, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee wrote, “Poor food choices, high levels of stress, alcohol abuse, lack of exercise, excess caffeine consumption are all contributing factors to bad mental health. Any deficiency in the body affects the brain and you can help your mind by fine tuning your diet.”(Unsplash)

Published on Aug 26, 2022 11:34 AM IST

A healthy diet comes with a lot of health benefits. It helps in providing the body with the much-needed nutrients. It also helps in decreasing the deficiency of the nutrients and making the body healthy. However, a healthy diet has a direct connection with the mental health as well. In her recent Instagram post, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee wrote, “Poor food choices, high levels of stress, alcohol abuse, lack of exercise, excess caffeine consumption are all contributing factors to bad mental health. Any deficiency in the body affects the brain and you can help your mind by fine tuning your diet.”(Unsplash)

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Anjali further noted down a few dietary changes that can help in having a healthier mind. The best way to start the day is with a nutritious breakfast, comprising of eggs, whole wheat bread and a glass of vegetable juice.(Unsplash)

Published on Aug 26, 2022 11:34 AM IST

Anjali further noted down a few dietary changes that can help in having a healthier mind. The best way to start the day is with a nutritious breakfast, comprising of eggs, whole wheat bread and a glass of vegetable juice.(Unsplash)

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Foods that add to the toxic overload of the body, such as sugar, fried foods, maida, canned foods and soft drinks, should be avoided at all times.(Unsplash)

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Foods that add to the toxic overload of the body, such as sugar, fried foods, maida, canned foods and soft drinks, should be avoided at all times.(Unsplash)

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Alcohol, coffee and tobacco causes stress in the body and alters the emotions – these should be avoided for a healthier and happier mind and body.(Unsplash)

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Alcohol, coffee and tobacco causes stress in the body and alters the emotions – these should be avoided for a healthier and happier mind and body.(Unsplash)

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Protein helps in building the neurotransmitters and keeping the mood upbeat. Hence, we should increase the protein intake.(Unsplash)

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Protein helps in building the neurotransmitters and keeping the mood upbeat. Hence, we should increase the protein intake.(Unsplash)

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“Take B vitamins as they are important for mental health. Anxiety and depression can be reduced with B-vitamin supplementation and other dietary modifications,” wrote Anjali Mukerjee.(Unsplash)

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“Take B vitamins as they are important for mental health. Anxiety and depression can be reduced with B-vitamin supplementation and other dietary modifications,” wrote Anjali Mukerjee.(Unsplash)

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Herbs such as ginkgo biloba and St. John’s wort help in boosting the serotonin levels, thereby enhancing mood and reducing the risk of depression.(Unsplash)

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Herbs such as ginkgo biloba and St. John’s wort help in boosting the serotonin levels, thereby enhancing mood and reducing the risk of depression.(Unsplash)

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