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There is no question thatThe pandemic has made serious consequences for the mental health of so many people. Feelings ofanxiety By surrounding becoming Covid-19 to deal with the challenges of social isolation, this past year was extremely difficult. It is possible that the foods you eat can make your mental health even worse. You read this right-your diet could have a direct impact on how you feel, so it's important to understand exactlyWhat foods eat and who to avoid.

We consulted research studies andSydney Greene, MS, RD, registered dietitian and a member of ourCouncil of medical expertsTo determine which popular foods do the most damage in mental health. And to learn more about mental health, see45 Mental Health Councils of Physicians.

If you have overestimated to caffeine throughCoffee, chocolate, soda or other form of food and beverages containing caffeine, your mental health could begin to suffer.

"Surplus caffeine in the diet (about 400 milligrams or about4 cups of coffee) May aggravate anxiety as it overestimulates the areas of the brain that perceive a threat, "says Greene". In addition, caffeine can close the brain areas that can help regulate anxiety. "

The last thing you want if you have trouble mental health is that caffeine facilitates the management of your anxiety symptoms.

This one may not overly surprise, but if your mental health suffers,alcohol Could be aggravated.

"The effort of the body of metabolizing alcohol throughout the night affects our ability to enter a REM state, leading to a global night's night night," says Greene. "Studies show that even a reduction of 1 hour sleep can increase our consumption of calories in a day of about 500 calories and affect irritability and mood disturbances."

Do not underestimate the power of sleep in mental health - and how alcohol disrupts RIM sleep habits, especially when you consume the night, can make the culprit to make your mental health worse.

Stay away from processed foods withArtificial sweeteners Could be the key to improving your mood.

"More research to examine how artificial sweeteners affect our intestinal health, but preliminary studies suggest that they increase harmful bacteria in the gut, which can lead to a bad mood and anxiety" , declares Greene.

With the pandemic, there are so many other reasons why your mental health can suffer, the last reason you want to feel down is because of thatTreated canned soup You have eaten or the artificial sweetener you have added to your tea.

The negative effects of eating french foods when it comes to your overall health of your body and your mind quite a way in which potential positives - we can not think of positives, honestly. OfImpacts on cardiovascular health in weight gainFrozen foods are really one of the worst to put in your body, not to mention the impact on mental health.

On a2016 studyThe frequency of rapid food consumption was correlated with low resilience to depression. This means that, by often consuming fried foods, you put yourself a higher risk of developing depression. So, not only the consumption of fried food could destroy your body, but it also probably plays a role in your mental health challenges.

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