Nutrition is not only an issue that needs to be taken into consideration to stay in shape, but it is also of great importance for mental and spiritual health. To feel healthy and fit, it is necessary not only to work on thoughts or behaviors, but also to regulate the nutrition cycle, sleep patterns and exercise program. A long-term state of well-being can be created with a solid foundation established in this way.
You nourish both your body and your brain with your diet. remember!! According to recent research, it has been revealed that reshaping the brain does not end in adolescence and is sustainable. This is called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is affected by many factors; It is also affected by nutritional styles, which can be listed as proper nutrition, vitamin and mineral consumption, amino acids, sugar consumption, having or not having breakfast, plant foods, and consuming the right fats. Therefore; In order to be a healthy individual, we cannot ignore that our diet affects our spiritual and mental health, considering the relationships between diet and depression.
For a fit mind and a healthy mental health, a solid foundation will be established focusing on nutrition:
• Three meals a day should be eaten,
•Breakfast should contain both protein and carbohydrates, fruit or natural fruit juice,
• Coffee consumption must be after breakfast (coffee consumed without breakfast). It negatively affects the area that manages all our executive functions, which we call the frontal lobe of the brain),
• Too much sugar consumption triggers stress hormones,
• Neural communication slows down and allows inflammation as excess glucose blocks the membranes in the body. ,
• Consuming almonds and peaches can help you stay calm,
• Egg yolk is beneficial for memory problems,
• Blueberries increase cognitive and motor functions,
• B12 deficiency is associated with fatigue and depression; B12 can be obtained by consuming natural foods such as eggs, milk,
cheese, crab, sole fish
• B1 deficiency is associated with sleep disorders and irritability; B1 oat flour It can be taken by consuming peanuts, vegetables and sunflower seeds,
• Trans fat; weakens clear thinking and neuroplasticity,
• Magnesium deficiency triggers tension and depression,
• It is known that the higher the body mass index, the higher the risk of Alzheimer's,
• Fat accumulated in the belly area increases inflammation and is associated with depression, which in turn negatively affects neuroplasticity. (Arden, 2017)
In line with this information, keeping in mind that nutrition can form an important basis for your general health and mental health, it would be beneficial for you to get help from your family doctor or an expert dietitian for your diet. Remember, mental and spiritual health is an integral part of our general health and requires a multifaceted approach. If you don't know where to start, don't hesitate to get psychological support.
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