Food and Mood: How What We Eat Affects How We Feel
This “sunshine vitamin,” often gained from spending time outdoors or from fortified foods, helps regulate mood and ward off depression
What is Vitamin D
True or false: You can only go to a food bank if your income is the national poverty level or below.
What is False. Many food pantries do not require proof of income. Sometimes, you register with a name, date of birth, gender, address, email, and number of family members. To register, you can go to the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank - Food Finder website, find a food pantry you wish to attend, and select "Book Now". Often, excess food goes to a Food Bank to be gifted before expiration. This reduces food waste in our community. Individuals who take advantage of free food resources are 1) helping to reduce community food waste, 2) saving money in their own pocket that could be used for other needs, and 3) reducing some financial burden (and reducing financial stress which improves financial well-being).
These healthy fats found in salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds support brain health and can help reduce anxiety and inflammation.
what is omega-3 fatty acids?
This local organization distributes healthy foods and some goods to local food banks.
What is the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank. You can go to their website, www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/find-help, and list a zip code and mile radius to find a list of upcoming food banks. Some of the food they give out otherwise would go to waste (fresh produce not accepted by grocers, for example), so it is a nice way to get free food while also preventing wastefulness.
This important mineral, found in leafy greens and beans, helps your body produce serotonin — the “feel-good” brain chemical. Low levels can lead to fatigue and irritability
what is folate (or folic acid)?
A few cool resources I founds are:
1) American Diabetes Association
2) American Heart Association