Eating for a Healthy Mind: The Role of B Vitamins on Your Mental Health

Vitamin Bis a name given to a complex range of compounds, some of which have similar functions and work together within the body. Unlike other vitamins, B vitamins vary in such a way that they are individually named and listed in foods. The majourity of B vitamins are water soluable so only limited amounts are stored in the body.

The diet plays an important role in the health of not only your body but also your mind. We will focus this article on the specific benefits of the B vitamins to mental wellbeing and over all health, featuring a list of B vitamins with their roles and functions and associated cognitive disorders

The perfect breakfast for people with depression

Culled from:  http://qz.com/734307/the-perfect-breakfast-for-people-with-depression/

Antidepressants and therapy, while both effective, are not the only means available to combat depression. Exercise has been described as a “wonder drug” for reducing symptoms, walking in nature reduces negative thoughts, and meditation can have a powerful positive effect.

But there’s another, often overlooked, way to help reduce depression: Food.

Our brain relies on nutrients to work effectively and studies have found that Omega-3, amino acids, B vitamins, Vitamin D, and minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron help create strong mental health. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of olive oil and leafy vegetables, contains many of these nutrients. One study of more than 15,000 people over 10 years found that those who followed the Mediterranean diet had a lower risk of depression.