Lifestyle components like eating habits, exercise, sleep and work patterns etc affect our well-being on a regular basis and many health problems both physical and mental, are associated with dis balance in our routine life.
There is no specific diet which treats psychiatric disorders but certain dietary choices and patterns are helpful in improving overall health as well as promote physical and mental stress tolerance which leads to better psychological health.
Foods to eat-
Among common diet plans, the Mediterranean diet has the strongest evidence supporting its ability to reduce the symptoms of depression.
Compounds in the Mediterranean diet that have links to lower depression rates include:
The Mediterranean diet consists of:
Foods to avoid-
A 2010 study showed that women who ate unhealthful Western-style diets had more psychological symptoms. The foods that these participants were eating included:
Similar unhealthful dietary patterns that typically lead to obesity, diabetes, and other physical health problems can also contribute to poor mental health.
The balanced Indian meal plans have necessary components for health and well being.
Summary-
For specific metabolic disorders like Diabetes, Obesity, PCOD or inflammatory condition, please consult a dietitian.
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