How food affects our physical and mental health

12 March 2025

Our diet impacts not only our physical health but also our mental health. While it’s well-known that unhealthy foods like chips, and burgers are bad for our hearts and waistlines, it’s less known that food can affect our mood and mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. This insight comes from nutritional psychology, a field that highlights the importance of lifestyle factors such as exercise, spiritual practices, and social support in promoting mental health. 🍎