Researchers are still looking for hard answers whether there is a link between what you eat and your mood. Some observational studies, like the Nurse’s Health Study and Women’s Health Initiative found links. For example, women who ate more vitamin D-rich food had a lower risk of depression than those who got less vitamin D from their diet. 1
The road to depression or moodiness is paved in sugar and unhealthy fats. People, especially with diabetes, are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression.
Do you have an inability to concentrate, have difficulty sleeping or waking up? Is there too much stress in your life?
How we manage through these situations can make a difference. Managing through a healthy lifestyle beginning with our food choices can set the tone each day.
Find out for yourself with this easy test:
- Week 1: Eat healthy; whole fresh food, drink plenty of water and only moderate alcohol use.
- Week 2: Make unhealthy food choices
- Journal each day over the 2-week period on what you ate and how you felt. How well did you handle stress? How were your energy levels? Share your findings with Coach Denise!
Email Denise for your free Food & Mood Journal: Denise@ReverseMyDiabetes.net
