Diet expert names seven foods that may help with anxiety and depression
dailyrecord.co.ukA diet expert has shed light on some of the foods which may be able to help alleviate anxiety and depression.According to the registered dietitian, what we eat can have a notable impact on brain development and mental health.
Specifically, it's all to do with gut microbiome, explains the foodie, who has shared both foods to go for and foods to avoid.
Dietitian Hazel Clarke points out that our gut is connected to the brain via the vagus nerve and so having a balanced gut microbiome has been proven to improve mental health.Hazel, 33, said: "A lot of people suffering with mental health issues don't often think that the diet plays an important part and resort to comfort eating."The expert continues: "I don't think food health is prioritised when people are going through mental health issues.
We know that healthy bacteria is connected with our brain health and Dysbiosis is linked to mental health disorders."Prebiotics are food that encourages that 'good' bacteria to grow - like fibrous foods.
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