Eating and drinking are among our most basic physiological needs. Food, which is an indispensable part of healthy development from infancy onwards, has a very important place for human health. Healthy and proper nutrition during the day; Although it is important for physiological development and health, it has a very important place in our mental health.
Our brain; If we think of it as a machine that manages our thoughts, behaviors and emotions, it needs energy for optimal functioning and this energy is provided by getting it from food. The healthier and more beneficial the food we consume, the healthier our physiological health and our spiritual world will be, while harmful foods can threaten our physiological health and cause many psychological problems, especially depression.
When our brains are hungry, our mental world will be healthier. Or it warns us by sending a signal when we are full. When we fill our stomach after the signal we receive when we are hungry, the message goes to the "brain" and our psychological state changes along with our physiological state. Many foods we eat and drink can affect us both physically and psychologically, both positively and negatively. Some people become irritable when hungry, but calm down immediately after eating. Some people need to eat something when they are stressed, some eat junk food when they are sad, some people do not feel full without eating meat, some people feel happy after a tiring day by drinking coffee.
Studies have shown that; The cortisol hormone secreted during stressful times can cause an increase in blood sugar as well as overeating, and if this situation continues for a long time, the risk of diabetes increases with insulin resistance.
In a study conducted; While people who start the day with breakfast feel happier and more energetic, it has been found that people who do not start the day with breakfast have lower happiness scores.
In another study; It has been found that products such as ready-made and processed foods, fried foods, sugary drinks and fast food, which reflect an unhealthy diet, negatively affect physiological health and are also associated with an increased risk of psychological depression.
Another study is; It has been revealed that the nutrition program applied in autism reduces the symptoms, but although it does not have a therapeutic effect on its own, regulating the diet has an important effect as a supportive treatment.
In a study conducted in Australia; It has been found that women who consume healthy foods such as whole grain foods, unprocessed meat, vegetables and fruits are less likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression compared to those who consume less healthy foods.
Studies have shown us that the food we eat not only affects our physiology, but also our spiritual world. Every food eaten has its own nutritional value, so every food is different from each other. Whatever you choose to eat, your soul as well as your body is nourished by it. Physical health and mental health are integral parts of a whole, so the healthier our physiology, the healthier we are spiritually.
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