Eating Healthy? Keep it going!

     People often believe that they should eat healthy solely for the bikini body, or to get rid of their love handles. Little do people know, eating healthy benefits mental and emotional health as well.

     Studies have shown that people who maintain a typical Western diet experience more anxiety, depression, and stress (Segal). Not only do they experience more mental negativity, but also body changes- such as weight gain.
     Home cooked meals and more fruits and vegetables are an easy way to keep your mental health stable. If you are diagnosed with some sort of mental health issue, eating healthy can "help manage your symptoms and regain control of your life (Segal)."

Foods to avoid when maintaining a healthy mind:

• Sugary Drinks
• Excessive caffeine 
• High fat dairy (leads to risk of depression)
• Fried and refined foods 

Tips for a nutritional diet: 

• Drink 8 cups of water a day
• Eat a diet that relies on fruits, vegetables, and fish
• Incorporate a healthy breakfast every day

     Eating healthy every day is something everyone should think about. Not only will your physique improve, but also your daily mentality. It's amazing to see how much food can change someones outlook on life. Why don't you go try? 

Cited:

"Healthy Diet: Eating with Mental Health in Mind." Mental Health America. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2015.

Larissa Laeder