ISSN: 2576-0319
Authors: Dhananjay S* and Luxita S
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health diseases in the world and are the leading causes of disability. Even in addition to diagnosis, depression and anxiety symptoms affect the well-being and functioning of many of the population. Therefore, new approaches are needed to treat both clinically diagnosed and subclinical depression and anxiety. In recent years, the relationship between nutrition and mental health has attracted considerable interest. Epidemiological studies have shown that maintaining healthy or Mediterranean diets (high-fiber, vegetables, nuts and legumes, moderate-fiber poultry, eggs and dairy products, and occasional red meat) reduces the risk of depression. However, the nature of these relationships is complex due to the obvious possibility of reverse causality between diet and mental health. Mediterranean and traditional diets are good for maintaining mental health. High sugar, saturated fat and ultra-processed foods should be avoided to support mental health. Food can help us feel more. Psychological factors such as stress, mood and dietary disorders can affect food habits and food choices. Good food is more important than good food and healthy food to maintain mental health.
Keywords: Nutrition; Psychology; Diet; Mental Health; Nutrition
