How eating the right foods can boost your mood and support mental wellness
There is clear evidence that diet has an effect on cognitive function later in life, the researchers write, even though we still don’t understand how this works in the body. Still, evidence shows that the Mediterranean diet—which focuses on whole foods and lean proteins and cuts out processed foods and sugars—is associated with higher levels of cognitive function later in life.
Yet the take-home message is clear: The foods that we eat do affect our moods, feelings and cognitive function. A diet focused on fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains can help to boost mental health. And specific supplements and diets are proven to help with certain mental health conditions.Facebook image: Goran Bogicevic/Shutterstock
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