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Nutrition and anxiety disorders how they relate to each other

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Nutrition and anxiety disorders how they relate to each other

What we eat undoubtedly affects all aspects of our health -- not only physical, but also mental -- and it's been known for a long time that mood affects the food choices we make, but there's some evidence that what's on the plate can regulate emotions and well-being.

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1. Anxiety disorders general information

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychological disorder in Poland right after the outbreak of the pandemic. According to the latest data, however, up to 14% of people in the European Union are more likely to experience severe anxiety symptoms (Z. Kroplewski, A. Serocka, M. Szczelniak, 2019). In recent years, there has been a much greater incidence due to the epidemiological situation and political events. However, as many as 75% of those taking part in the global pandemic experience anxiety disorder more frequently (M. Kropelwski, a. A. Mastalerz-Migasek, 2019), however, there may be a stronger tendency to seek psychological help from individuals who are more anxious or anxious than men.

2. Western diet and anxiety disorders

The Western diet, the dietary model of the developed world, is based primarily on high-processed products rich in sugar, salt, and saturated fats. There is little diversity in fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as dietary fiber. This makes such a diet not very nutritious, which undoubtedly affects physical health, but it also turns out to be psychological. More and more, special dietary recommendations are also being used to support the treatment of low-fat disorders, so it's also evidence to find a way to find out which nutrients have the most negative effect on body fat intake.

3. Too many calories and an anxiety disorder

Excessive calorie intake is associated with an increased risk of obesity and, consequently, other associated diseases. It can affect memory problems, increased anxiety and higher levels of stress (M. Murphy, J. G. Mercer 2013). Other studies show that a diet based on processed foods has a greater effect on disorders than exceeding your daily energy intake.

4. Dietary interventions for anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders are an individual that can have many causes, and each person has different needs and preferences. However, there are some changes that can be made to their diet to not only improve their well-being, but also to reduce their risk of developing diabetes. One of the improvements is that a diet based on the principles of hunger in the post-mortem diet can only be used for the purpose of reducing the risk of heart disease. One study suggests that there is a significantly greater probability of reduction in the number of people who suffer from heart disease and heart disease than other people.

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