Nutrition & Mental Health

​With it being preventative health month, this is one in a series of blog articles this month speaking to holistic approaches to supporting wellbeing, and maintaining physical and mental health as a preventative strategy! This article focuses on nutrition and mental health specifically ways that nutrition can support anxiety, depression and insomnia. 

1. Nutrition & Anxiety. Sawchuk (2017) speaks to the connection of nutrition and anxiety, including key considerations of eating healthy and balanced, in addition to changes in diet improving mood and sense of wellbeing. I think a holistic approach can go a long way in recovery. Click here for 4 considerations in supporting your nutrition and reducing anxiety symptoms including water intake, magnesium, and fiber.
2. Nutrition & Depression. There are strong connections between nutrition and symptoms of depression. Brenner (2022) speaks to the important link between nutrition and depression including nutrient deficiency associated with the highest risk of depression. Click here for 5 considerations in supporting your nutrition and reducing risk of depressive symptoms including fermented foods, gut health, and protein.
3. Nutrition & Insomnia. There are linkages between what we put in our bodies and symptoms of insomnia that we experience. Zhao et al. (2020) states that nutrition has a profound impact on hormones and inflammation that contribute to insomnia. Click here for 5 considerations in supporting your nutrition and reducing insomnia symptoms including refined carbohydrates, Mediterranean diet, and large meals.

If you have questions or are looking for more information, email me [email protected], I would be happy to provide you with a referral to a Naturopath or Nutritionist specializing in supporting mental health and nutrition. I am Nicole Levy, and I am here as your helping hand.