Today we commemorate World Mental Health Day. Mental health care is an increasingly universal topic, with people becoming more comfortable seeking medical care and expressing themselves more openly about their mental health.

Just as our health and physical integrity depend on the care we provide through exercise or a good diet, we must ensure the integrity of our mental health in the same way. It is known that what we consume influences the constitution of our brain and its performance, just as physical activity can influence our mood and energy.

Mental health and the influence of diet

Depression and anxiety are two mental health problems that affect a large part of the world's population: more than 300 million people have experienced depression and at least 6.7% of the world's population has been affected by anxiety disorders.

While you should always reach a mental health professional to consult the situation and provide appropriate treatment as needed, food has been shown to determine our physical and mental state, and it's worth reflecting on what your body takes in .

Foods that affect mental health

Products high in sugar and processed foods are neurotoxic to the brain, causing anxiety, affecting mood and the ability to concentrate. On the other hand, foods of animal origin contain, in addition to a high amount of saturated fat, a pro-inflammatory compound: arachidonic acid, which can cause neuroinflammation, leading to depression and increasing the risk of suicide.

The benefits of plant-based foods

Many mental health practitioners and therapists choose to include in their daily recommendations, decreasing your intake of animal, high-sugar, and processed products, and increasing your intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and plant-based dishes.

In addition to reducing the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, gastrointestinal diseases, autoimmune diseases and other chronic diseases. Also, they provide fiber, vitamins and minerals, nutrients that regulate mood.

Modifying eating habits can be difficult for anyone, start with patience and gradually incorporate plant-based dishes into your day to day. Asanté offers plant-based alternatives based on traditional Mexican dishes, proving that the flavor you already know and love can be preserved in versions that also preserve your physical and mental health. They contain no preservatives or additives, and are sustainable for the planet!

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Source:

NCBI, SienceDirect