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Even more of us76 percentare stressed.
Photographed by Greg Harris,Vogue, February 2023
Tumultuous emotions are widespreadso what can we do about it?
So many people overlook food as a tool to feel emotionally well, Dr Naidoo tells me over Zoom.
It is an incredibly powerful tool.
They drive inflammation, especially in the gut, she says.
Its at this point that many people see an uptick in symptomsboth physical and mental.
So what are her tips for eating for better mental health?
Find her insights, below.
Reach for whole foods…
…Rather than a processed version of them.
A good example is orange juiceeat an actual clementine or mandarin instead of drinking the juice.
The juice often contains added sugar and the fiber is removed.
Eating actual food is so much more important.
Another thing to note is that there are often many processed versions of healthy foods.
A big thing in the US now is processed types of cauliflower, including cauliflower nuggets and pizza crust.
Always look for the actual food.
Incorporate more whole foods.
You also want a grain of some kind, which could be a bit of quinoa or brown rice.
A good supplement for anxiety is ashwagandhaits bitter tasting but it is backed by good clinical trials.
Many are deficient invitamin D,so its important to check and supplement if needed.
As you start to feel better, build up on them.
