Hi my favorite readers! How many times as a kid did
you hear to finish your plate of vegetables? Or, to eat an apple a
day to keep the doctor away? If you were like me, it was a daily
occurrence. Teaching kids to eat fruits and vegetables plays a
crucial role in instilling healthy habits that last a lifetime. It
also is important for living a healthy adult lifestyle. To this day,
eating plain and simple fruits and/or veggies is a pure delight.
Here's an interesting fact you may not be familiar with...
You
know that eating fruits and veggies provides needed nutrition that
fuels your body, supplying the energy needed to keep it operating at
optimum levels. Did you also know that the nutrition fuels your mind?
Yep...studies done at the University of Warwick reveal that these
tasty delights feed your brain and enhance your mental outlook.
Western culture studies continually reveal that eating at least 5
servings daily of these antioxidant-rich foods lower risks of
developing chronic health conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart
disease. Rarely is any mention made about the effects on brain
functioning, though. That is until now. It appears the more you eat
of these foods, up to seven servings daily, the stronger and more
positive your mental health will be. Happiness, contentment and a
positive mental outlook will become second nature. How nice is that?
So,
instead of turning to those “mental health” prescriptions that
are supposed to make you happy by decreasing your depression level,
turn to food. Good, old-fashioned food can do the trick. Food has
been used for centuries as natural remedies for a variety of health
conditions. I am no medical professional, but I can certainly attest
to the benefits of eating unadulterated food.
Here
we go with the liability stuff: Granted, everyone is different. You
may have a mental condition that warrants medications. You may have
been on depression medications so long that your body has become
accustomed to them. Do not stop taking any medications without
checking with your medical care provider. Remember....what works me
for me, may not work for you...
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