Boost Your Mental Health With Diet and Exercise
As per a recent Study, it was found that, nearly 5% of India’s population suffers from common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, and 1-2% are battling severe mental disorders. Although most discussions about wellness revolve around the impact exercise and a balanced diet have on physical health, there’s a growing awareness about the role they play in improving emotional well-being as well. What you eat can guide your moods Our brain requires a constant supply of fuel, which comes from the food we eat. So it stands to reason that what we eat directly affects the structure and function of our brain and, ultimately, our mood. Eating high-quality food that contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, nourish the brain. On the other hand, diets high in refined sugars or processed food are harmful to the brain and can lead to mood disorders such as depression . Also, almost 90% of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps mediate moods, is produced in ...