Did you know that there are foods for good mental health too?
Come, let’s check out in this To day's post . Here are some of the foods that can enhance your mental health.
Did you know that beans are one of the top food choices for a happy and healthy brain?
When I say beans, this is what come to your mind. But it actually includes the whole family of beans like chickpeas, kidney beans, green gram, Bengal gram, black gram, and so on Pulses are part of the legume family But the term “pulse” refers only to the dried seeds. They are dried legumes that grow inside a pod. Beans are rich in fibers and antioxidants which keeps your stomach full for longer time it keeps your blood sugar stable and enabling you to burn more energy which is essential for good mental health Beans also contain thiamine, a vitamin needed for the production of oxyacetylene that is the neurotransmitter which is essential for memory Walnuts they look like a brain for a reason.
Walnuts are full of antioxidants and these walnuts inhibits oxidation in the brain and body Even more amazingly, these nuts can also lead to the growth of new neurons this means, walnuts can help us grow new brain cells which is an essential aspect of maintaining good mental health We can say Wheat, corn, barley, oats, millet, are some of the very popular whole-grains in India According to studies, whole-grains are a rich source of tryptophan an amino acid that helps in production of serotonin as we all know Serotonin is a good hormone which assists in calming your mind, improving your mood and maintaining a steady sleep cycle Green leafy vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet.
They're packed with vitamins, minerals and fibers But low in calories It offers numerous health benefits Which including reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure & mental decline According to a research done in neurology people who regularly consumed daily servings of green leafy vegetables have a higher rate of cognitive functions such as memory, perception, problem solving skills, creativity and so on we all know that curd and yogurt is good for a stomach upset many people enjoy curd for the added benefits of probiotics which helps your digestive system to runs very smoothly well, recent research has stated that curd can also impact a person's mental health assisting in lowering levels of stress anxiety and depression then finally only fish you have always heard OILY FISH which is an omega-3 fatty acids helps to improve both short-term & long-term memory a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can also can also help to boost feelings of mental health and also reduce levels of anxiety.
DHA is found in ‘oily’ fishes such as salmon, prawns, etc If you don’t like seafood, you can take a fish oil supplement. And this Salmon fish very popularly known as Kaala Fish in tamil as I already said it is loaded with lots and lots of omega 3 Fatty acids then comes flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans, chia seeds, etc So, my dear friends research has shown that even small amount of processed food alters the chemical balance in your brain So, eat healthy for a healthy mind .
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