5 Ways To Eat Your Way To A More Positive State Of Mind
More than 4 million people in England are on antidepressants and a recent article in The Telegraph states there has been a 10-15% rise in antidepressant prescriptions.
And as we emerge from COVID-19 lockdown, many people are even more stressed and anxious.Nutritional medicine has made developments in exploring the link between mental and physical health and research shows depression is more common in those with compromised immune function.
So what can we do?
It is possible to eat food to support our hormones, brain chemicals and our mood.
We’ve kept it super simple with 5 top recommendations.
Consider eating these foods on a regular basis.
Eggs-Rich in zinc and tryptophan. eggs can boost serotonin levels.
Avocado-Rich in omega - fatty acids which have an array of benefits and these are healthy fats.
Fish, chicken and lamb-These proteins provide a complete mix of the amino acids we need for the building blocks of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.
Quinoa-Rich in protein, magnesium and B vitamins which we need to produce anti-anxiety brain chemicals including GABA.
Salmon-Full of healthy fatty acid to support our hormones and libido.
Keep Well
Dr Clara Russell
