How A Poor Diet Hurts Mental Health
By Bradley Stansbury
The Lack Of Omega - 3
Scientist think Omega -3 helps send signals from the brain to the body. They also think the nutrient improves mood.Omega -3 is usually found in seafood and walnuts
The Lack of Tryptophan
This nutrient is considered the building block of protein. This nutrient produces serotonin.
serotonin is a chemical that when lacking causes depression.
This can be found in soy and turkey
Fun Fact - This is what causes drowsiness after eating turkey and potatoes
The Lack of Magnesium
This is a nutrient that produces energy. I also builds muscle without this nutrient people would become extremely tired and unproductive
This can be found in leafy greens
The Lack of Folic acid and vitamin B-12
People who lack this nutrient are missing a major chemical that prevents depression.
This can be found in meat and dairy products
Eating fast food
its thought that eating fast food you are more likely to experience mood issues
Eating fast food causes inflammation inflammation causes depression
Inflammation linking to depression
Inflammation blocks many of the nutrients listed above from releasing
You are 43 % more likely to get depressed when eating/drinking sugary fatty foods/drinks than leafy greens or organics
Inflammation disrupts signals to the brain this is why it causes depression
Why you need to have these nutrients
without these nutrients we would be depressed and tired alot. That is not a healthy way to live. just eat these foods regularly and stay healthy