It’s not advisable to put diesel fuel in
vehicles that run on gasoline. Doing so would ruin the engine, and have
disastrous consequences to the vehicle. Amare Global likens this to putting the
wrong kind of fuel to your body: if you don’t eat right, then your diet—which
acts as our body’s fuel—can become detrimental to your health.
Many physicians have determined that
what you eat has a significant impact on your overall health. In fact, by
eating the right things, you may find that your mental health has improved,
particularly when it comes to your moods, emotions, and struggles with anxiety
and depression.
Here are some of the things that you
should munch on:
1. Fruits and vegetables to help
fight depression
There are definite mental health
benefits to diets that involve less processed and refined food, says Amare
Global. A randomized
trial determined that participants who partook
of a Mediterranean-style diet in three weeks experienced a significant drop in
depression symptoms. Other studies continued to prove that people with diets
with more fruits and vegetables showed considerable improvements in their
depression symptoms as well.
2. Get a dose
of omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics
If that name seems familiar, it may be
because it’s been touted as the most significant health benefit to eating
salmon and tomatoes. Many studies have
pointed out how omega-3 fatty acids play a role in suicide prevention. Also,
food rich in probiotics, such as
legumes and whole grains, can experience relief from stress and anxiety. Amare
Global encourages consumption of these food products not just for their
heart-healthy benefits, but for their mental health benefits as well.*
3. Eat the
rainbow to support normal inflammatory levels
Certain
studies have found a correlation between
depression symptoms and inflammation in the body. By eating a rainbow
diet—vibrant colors like peppers, blueberries, sweet potatoes, kale, and
tomatoes—that prevents inflammation, you can significantly improve your mental
health. They also facilitate the growth of new brain cells through our adult
years.
Our food is just as important to our
minds’ health as it is for the health of our bodies. Discover what else Amare
Global recommends to maintain the best mental health
possible.
