Are you one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from mental health issues? Have you experienced a heightened state of the blues, fatigue, not sleeping well, feeling extremely stressed and irritable, especially over the past year or so? Are your go tos for comfort those rich, creamy, sweet, crunchy foods that taste good and temporarily brings distraction and relief to help brighten our days or soothe a lonely night? We could be doing more harm than good.
With mental health problems on the rise and a 93% skyrocket increase in 2020 alone, with anxiety and depression making the list of the most common causes of death and disability, this is a battle that requires all available resources. As we have to eat every day to maintain our health, food can be our friend or foe when it comes to out mental health.
Dr. Uma Naidoo Psychiatrist shares with Christian Broadcast Network News how the gut brain connection is significant for our mental health. A healthy brain can bring a complete turnaround to our moods related to anxiety or depression or other mental health concerns. To have a healthy brain, we need a healthy gut. Certain foods can help! Find out more in a recent article written by Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson:
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues