The state of our psyche is directly dependent on what we eat. Favorite foods can improve our mood, but in the long run they can cause serious mental health problems, scientists warn.
A carefully selected diet will help to avoid negative consequences. A certain diet can be a panacea for a number of mental illnesses. This conclusion was reached by scientists from a number of countries, observing people of various age categories. So, Spanish researchers, during a nine-year observation of fifteen thousand young people who became participants in the experiment, found that those who prefer natural products (fish, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables) are three times less likely to suffer from depressive disorders than lovers of sweets. and cooked foods.
A similar conclusion was reached by British researchers from the Mental Health Foundation, who found that about 65% of balanced and practically healthy people eat only fresh food. Nutritionists in Canada have developed a balanced diet of wholesome foods to help maintain mental clarity and prevent thought disorder throughout life.
The use of natural juices, fresh fruits, berries and vegetables, including in the form of salads, establishes the necessary balance of vitamins, amino acids and complex carbohydrates in the body, thereby maintaining mental health. Such a diet is especially relevant in case of hyperactivity and helps to cope with depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit disorder and greatly alleviates the condition of older people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
In addition to eating fresh fruits, vegetables (especially legumes), and nuts, nutritionists recommend avoiding unhealthy foods and reducing the amount of meat in your diet. The greatest concern among health nutrition experts is red meat, which they recommend replacing with rabbit meat, poultry meat and fish.
Such a diet, according to researchers, reduces the likelihood of developing diseases that have a negative impact on human cognitive abilities by a third.