Conversation 24

Fuel That Nurtures

What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.

At its simplest, food is fuel. Though our preferences regarding taste and texture can vary widely, we all rely on the foods we eat for energy. Most people are aware that it is vital we consume a diverse assortment of foods if we aspire to maintain a state of physical well-being. However, the intimate connection between diet and our mental well-being is less understood. Just as the nutritional components in food power the body, so too do they power the mind. Some foods can impair cognitive functioning and sap our energy while others heighten our intellectual prowess and make us feel vigorous. What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.

Food allergies, which don’t always manifest themselves in forms we recognize, also can play a significant role in the maintenance of mental health. Thus, for most of us, even a simple change in diet can have a profoundly positive impact on our lives. Taking the time to explore whether anxiety, muddled thoughts, or inexplicable tension can be linked to a food allergy or food sensitivity can empower you to treat your symptoms naturally. The benefits of a healthier, more personalized diet often are felt immediately. Sugar, saturated fats, wheat, and dairy products are frequently allergens and can stress the body. For people who are allergic or have an intolerance, consuming these foods can cause imbalances in the physical self that have a negative effect on the body’s ability to nourish the brain. Water, fiber, nuts, unprocessed seeds, raw fruits and vegetables, and vegetable proteins, on the other hand, support physical and mental functioning by providing the nutrients we need without additional substances we don’t.

A balanced, natural diet can ease mood swings, panic attacks, anxiety, and mild depression. Intellectual clarity and agility improves when the mind receives proper nourishment. Even those individuals who are blessed with the ability to consume almost any food can benefit from a healthier and simpler diet. Since the mental and physical selves are closely bound to one another, we must feed each the foods upon which they thrive.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten always in our hearts. 😘🎈

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I hope everyone is feeling better. The weather can certainly
affect the body.

OZ is warm today but the pollen is high at least Spring has arrived. 😎🎈

Good luck with your Hockey Team Game today. 😎 Enjoy!

I am in and out today wishing you and Jake a nice afternoon. 😘🎈😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I am multi-tasking today. There is always something to do
in OZ yard wise. 😎

I hope you enjoy the trails today. I hope your HD Goodies have arrived by now. 🎈

I am concerned about both Oodie and Xango.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon in Florida. 🎈😎Oodie I had to re-read your post from last night.
This breaks my heart that you are having so much trouble. I would hurry and get my
husband out of that Rehab. I hope they took heed to your advice to check on your husband.

I am concern with the fever and feelings you are now having. Oodie it could be the weather
or anything all the running and work you do takes a lot out of any person.

I don’t like the words they used with you about your husband but I will let you handle that.
I hope you are able to get to see him today with a Mask. I pray for both of you to make it
through this.

Please let me know how you are doing today. I will be in and out today with my husband.

Please be safe if you are not up to visiting just stay home and rest.

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. 🎈😎Xango all of us on this thread are deeply concerned about
how you are doing. I know it takes time after a fall to fully heal. I am hoping for the best.

I do understand just check in when you are ready and able. Miss ya. 🎈😘

Please be well my friend. 💕

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@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio I know how much you love Tulips. 😎🎈💕Wishing you a very nice
weekend. Miss ya. 😘