Foods That Help Our Mental Health
Oats, whole wheat/grains, quinoa, beans, potatoes belong to this group
What are complex carbs?
Eating fats help us absorb these certain vitamins
What are the fat-soluble vitamins? (A, D, E, K)
These have a variety of health benefits and are found in dark colored fruits and vegetables.
What are phytochemical/antioxidants?
The gut is one location that produces this.
What is serotonin?
White breads, white pasta, pastries, cookies belong to what group?
What are simple or refined carbs?
These fight inflammation and stress. Found in berries, spices, and leafy greens.
What are antioxidants?
The type of fat to avoid
What is trans fat?
These fruits typically have deep, dark colors and lots of antioxidant properties.
What are berries?
Herbs and spices are examples of this...curry powder, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, basil, parsley.
What are antioxidants?
Corn syrup, brown rice syrup, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup
What are other names for sugar?
Eating patterns that contain a variety foods and mindful amounts of protein, carbs, and fats.
What is a balanced/healthy diet?
These two omega-3s are really important to improving our moods. Found in walnuts, fish, chia, and flax.
What is EPA/DHA?
These are arguably the healthiest plants out there. Deeply colored, full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
What are dark leafy greens?
How the body tells us something is wrong; shown by redness, swelling, pain, or heat.
What is inflammation?
This hormone produces a calming moods and is increased when one eats complex, whole grains.
What is serotonin?
Fats that support brain health, growth and development
What are omega-3 fats? (EPA & DHA)
When we eat healthy, omega-3 fats, this stress hormone is lowered.
What is cortisol?
A mineral that helps regulate neurotransmitters in the brain. Found in leafy greens, beans, and nuts.
What is magnesium?
This important nutrient is found in mushrooms, fortified milk, and through the sun.
What is vitamin D?
These are broken down and metabolized slowly. They don't raise blood sugars as fast as refined carbs.
What are complex carbs?
Foods that enhance gut bacteria and multiply to create a healthy gut microbiome.
What are probiotics?
This is arguably the best source of omega-3s
What is salmon? (fatty fish)
The connection between our minds and stomach. Improved with fruit and vegetable intake.
What is the gut-brain axis?
These probiotic foods, like kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, and pickles, are often called this name.
What are fermented foods?
Hangry, feeling faint or dizzy, or getting sweaty are because of this.
What are low blood sugar levels?