Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 11:53
The foods we consume can have a profound impact on mental health. A diet can be created that benefits brain development, cognitive function, and slows the aging process to decrease the risk of conditions like Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The remainder of this document will discuss foods that will have a positive effect on mental processes, diseases, and health.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 11:50
There are foods that can have a negative impact on memory, cognitive processes, and emotional health. High glycemic index foods can have a detrimental impact on the brain resulting in emotional health impairment and increased risk of depression. A 2015 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that post-menopausal women who eat foods with a high glycemic index like white bread, rice, cornflakes, and potatoes have a higher incidence of new onset depression. The more lactose, fiber, fruit, and vegetables participants ate the less likely they were to get depressed.
