Diet and Nutrition
New science is linking these two major issues.
What is poor diet and mental illness?
The brain's fuel.
What are the foods you eat?
This sweet spherical fruit can be found growing on an apple tree and has many different varieties and colors.
What is an apple?
A full range of vegetables, fruits, legumes, fish, whole grains, nuts, avocados and olive oil.
What is included in a healthy diet that supports a healthy brain?
Diets high in these, are harmful to the brain.
What are refined sugars?
This long green vegetable is considered a "negative-calorie food" because humans can't digest much of it.
What is celery?
What is depression?
A neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain.
What is serotonin?
These substances can mimic mental health disorders, causes lasting negative effects, and should be avoided.
What are illegal drugs?
80% more likely to have depression.
Who are those with the diet hightest in junk and processed foods?
Those that have a 25-35% lower risk of depression.
Who are those that eat a traditional diet?
This beverage can cause decreased mental acuity, delayed reaction time, and worsen depression.
What is alcohol?
A key area of the brain involved in learning, memory, and mental health.
What is the hippocampus?
A mood disorder that is worsened by diets high in refined sugars.
What is depression?
These fruits contain high doses of Vit. C, aid in weight loss and immune system function.
What is a lemon?