Posts

Showing posts with the label eat well

body

Good Mood Food

Image
EAT WELL PLATE I don't discuss it in every blog post but If you've read my  -About Me page you will know I have a mental health problem.  It's been over 10 years since I was diagnosed with depression and only in the past few years, with an anxiety disorder.  Due to some great therapy and supportive friends and family I try my best to control my mental health problem, and not let the mental health problem control me. What's this got to do with food?  Well a lot...... I also have IBS and Food intolerance's, which can reduce the amount of nutrients absorbed through my digestive system.   People with depression and other mental health problems have been found to have low levels of essential nutrients and vitamins.  It was okay for my Doctor to say my low moods can set off my IBS and vice versa, but it helps more to know why.  It's easy to start eating healthy, when you become intolerant to most bad foods.  Pain ha...