The Calmed Mind : How to Eat Your Way to Happiness and Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Ever used a bottle of wine, a pint of ice cream, or a bag of chips as a coping strategy when you were under pressure, nervous, or depressed? Ever ponder how your eating patterns affect your mood, mental health, and general well-being? You are then not by yourself. Owing to their food and lifestyle choices, many people suffer from emotional eating, mood swings, and mental health issues. You will learn from this book how food affects mood and how it can help you relax. The physiological basis of stress and anxiety, together with their effects on your hormones, gut, and brain, will be covered. You will learn the relationship between the gut and the brain as well as how probiotics can improve mental health and help balance your mood. You will also learn how to minimize inflammation, boost your immune system, and stop brain aging with an anti-inflammatory diet. You will also discover which foods are best avoided or limited for a peaceful mind and which to consume more of for a joyful mind. You will learn about the health advantages of herbs and spices, including their ability to lift your spirits and promote relaxation. Furthermore covered will be the need of staying hydrated and how to increase your water intake to maintain good health. You'll also learn how to temper or eliminate sugar, alcohol, and caffeine from your diet and how they impact your mood. Along with learning how to eat healthfully and joyfully, you will also learn how to plan and prepare wholesome meals and snacks. You'll discover how to control cravings and emotional eating in addition to how to set up a friendly and supportive eating environment. Finally, you will learn how to chart your course for mental health eating, track your progress, and celebrate your successes. By the time this book ends, you will understand how food affects your mood and how to use it as a tool to improve your physical and mental health. In addition to reaping the benefits of eating for mental health, you will be equipped to choose healthful and thoughtful foods. Your confidence, energy, and happiness will all rise in your life. Ready to start your journey toward happiness and mental clarity? Let us now get going!