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Looking beyond the enjoyment of a fantastic meal, there is a (science-backed) connection between what you eat and your mental wellness. Turns out, certain foods and nutrients have the potential to improve your mental health–and even serve as a complement to therapy for depression and anxiety if those are conditions you experience. Here are five foods to add to your diet.
1. Plants
A 2020 study in Clinical Nutrition found that eating a plant-based diet — and especially a healthy plant-based diet — was associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in women. Choosing healthy plant foods was notable because researchers found that those who were eating an unhealthy plant-based diet actually raised their depression risk....