Balanced Diet
How does a balanced diet help mental health?
A balanced diet prevents mood swings and drops in energy
What is sugar?
A form of carbohydrates
What does caffeine stop us from doing?
Sleeping
What part of the body is responsible for producing the majority of serotonin?
The gut
In what two groups is natural occurring sugar found?
Milks (lactose) and fruits (fructose)
When generally is the best time to stop drinking caffeinated beverages?
2 pm
How does fast food affect the guts serotonin production?
It fuels bad bacteria
To what drug has sugars addictiveness been so closely related to?
Cocaine
Caffeine is a *blank* stimulant?
Central nervous system
How does inflammation affect mental health?
Inflammation is capable of producing depression, anxiety, fatigue, and social withdrawal
What is the system in our body that sugar is essential to?
Function of the central nervous system
Which mental health disorder is most commonly caused by caffeine?
Anxiety
What are two things that reduce inflammation?
Plants and vegetables, omega 3 fatty acids, and vitamin D
What percent of food in the United States contains added sugars?
Of the more than 85,000 food products sold in the United States, 74% contain added sugars
How many cups of coffee are consumed each year in the world?
Around 400 billion cups yearly