Here is how food affects your mood
We are what we eat! It impacts the way we think and feel. There is indeed a science that talks about this connection - it is called Nutritional psychiatry. A recent study confirmed that excess consumption of refined flours, sugar and salts is directly linked to mental health issues like depression and anxiety.The connection between food and mood has also been written and proved in our ancient Ayurvedic texts, specifying how foods and its contents majorly affect how we feel. The correlation between Indian masalas, curries, herbs and our body is not new to Indian food science.
According to Harvard health publication, our brain functions the best when we provide it the best quality of foods. Just like how we provide premium fuel to our car, our body also deserves the best. Eating high quality foods packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants helps our brain and protects it from 'oxidative stress' according to the study. This means that the free radicals that our body produces when it uses oxygen, can in turn damage the cells.
Understanding that there lies a deep connection between the food we consume and our thinking process is still unknown to many. The term 'clean eating' is not limited to only delivering an ideal' body for you, this process is further linked to a healthier mental activity.
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