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- Working toward a well-balanced diet with adequate fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats remains a good recommendation for those who struggle with anxiety. Avoiding processed foods and foods high in sugar means the body experiences fewer highs and lows of blood sugar, which helps to further reduce feelings of anxiety.
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Jan 3, 2023 · Key Takeaways. Experts say what you eat is connected to your mental well-being. Sugar, processed carbohydrates, and what you’re not eating can contribute to stress. Eating mostly nutrient-rich foods can allow you to also indulge in your favorite treats.
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Although mood itself can affect our food choices, plausible mechanisms exist by which high consumption of processed carbohydrates could increase the risk of depression and anxiety—for example, through repeated and rapid increases and decreases in blood glucose.
Oct 27, 2020 · Does diet affect anxiety? If so, what should I eat, and which foods should I try to avoid? People who suffer with anxiety should remember a few simple rules: Low blood sugar, poor hydration, use of alcohol, caffeine, and smoking can also precipitate or mimic symptoms of anxiety.
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Aug 28, 2019 · In addition to healthy guidelines such as eating a balanced diet, drinking enough water to stay hydrated, and limiting or avoiding alcohol and caffeine, there are many other dietary considerations that can help relieve anxiety.
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Oct 23, 2023 · “There are studies that show the connection between highly processed foods and depression and anxiety,” Gavi said. “However, I’m always cautious when telling people to limit or restrict certain foods. That can add to their stress, which can lead to binge eating and also affect the gut microbiome.”
The purpose of this narrative review is to describe the global burden and features of depression and anxiety, and summarize recent evidence regarding the role of diet and nutrition in the prevention and management of depression and anxiety.
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This paper reviews possible mechanisms by which diet and obesity can affect mental health and the brain, and the complex interplay between these different factors. We review the effects of diet on mood, with feelings of dysphoria or symptoms of depression most relevant within this context.
