ANXIOLYTIC* FOODS
Nutrition plays a role in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders. A traditional whole-food diet, consisting of higher intakes of foods such as vegetables, fruits, seafood, whole grains, lean meat, nuts, and legumes, with avoidance of processed foods, is more likely to provide the nutrients that promote resiliency against the development of mental disorders. […]
COMPOSITION OF A HEALTHY DIET
A healthy diet is rich in fruits, leafy vegetables, nuts and whole grains (e.g. unprocessed maize, millet, oats, wheat and brown rice), legumes (e.g. lentils and beans), low-fat dairy, and lean proteins. Reference: https://www.who.int/
DOES FOOD RESTRICTION REALLY ALLEVIATE PTSD SYMPTOMS?
Food restriction, like exercise, triggers a biological program that stimulates the restoration of energy balance following a decrease in the amount of energy stored. This response involves genetic and hormonal components that in turn drive food intake (i.e., hunger). Previous studies linked this biological response to a reduction of anxiety in both humans and rodents. […]