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Healthy Eating, Healthy Mindset- Part 3 of 4: Vegetables

Healthy Eating, Healthy Mindset- Part 3 of 4: Vegetables

Posted on Feb 18, 2023 at 2:48 PM

From the time we are small children, it is drilled into our heads that we should eat our broccoli. It is common knowledge that vegetables are an integral part of a healthy diet and should be included in our diet to a large extent. But fewer people probably know that vegetables even have an impact on our mindset and mood.

We'll clear up what's behind the mood-boosting effect of vegetables and why they're not merely healthy for our bodies, but also for our minds.

5 facts about vegetables in your diet

  • Vegetables contain antioxidants that have a mood-boosting effect.
  • The more vegetables we eat, the better our mental state.
  • Some vegetables are up to 97% water, which the brain needs.
  • Certain plants contain adaptogens, natural stress killers.
  • Our body tells or rather shows us when we should eat more vegetables.

How vegetables influence our brain

Exactly how vegetables affect our brains can't be explained off the top of my head. In fact, there are a variety of factors that create the good mood after eating fresh vegetables and thus keep our mindset healthy in the long run.

In the meantime, a large number of researchers have been studying the influence of vegetable consumption on our mood. It has been found out that the more grams of vegetables we consume, the more positive our mental well-being is.

This is mainly due to the vitamins contained in vegetables, such as vitamin C or E, antioxidants, carotenoids, adaptogens and the finest trace elements such as zinc or selenium. Our brain needs all these nutrients to work properly. Vegetables act indirectly on our brain, helping it as a natural antidepressant to regulate and even lift our mood.

Consume vegetables- What quantities make a difference?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the average person needs about 400 grams of fruits and vegetables a day to prevent suffering from chronic diseases or malnutrition.

Well, but how much do we need for vegetables to contribute to our well-being and even happiness? This question is much more difficult to answer. Studies show that even small amounts can make a difference. However, it is important to remember that the consumption of vegetables should be maintained consistently over a long period of time. Because really noticeable changes in mood usually only occur after weeks.

Nevertheless, vegetables are not only healthy, they are essential for our physical and mental condition. And isn't eating vegetables twice as much fun when you know that you can lift your mood with them?

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