Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
★ Download your FREE PDF with all of the anxiety foods & depression foods from this video! bit.ly/3ncOlhg ★
Let’s dive into the best foods for anxiety and the best foods for depression – plus which foods to limit or reduce so you can optimize your mental health.
Depression and anxiety are actually very closely linked in terms of their causes and how they manifest. And this is why there are many similar foods that reduce anxiety AND depression by helping to bring our bodies and brains into balance.
First, we’ll run through which foods to avoid with anxiety and depression because they may contribute to or worsen symptoms. Then, I’ll share some of the foods that help anxiety and foods that help depression based on the existing scientific research.
Whether you’re looking specifically for anxiety relief or anti depression foods, or you’re focused on taking care of your overall mental health, I hope these foods for anxiety and depression can be helpful for you!
Keep in mind, no specific food is a treatment for anxiety or depression, and these recommendations are NOT a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice. Please consult with your physician or mental health professional before making lifestyle changes, especially any changes that involve medications.
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Relevant Resources:
★ Facing Fear Foods: youtu.be/VRkb3Lf77t8
★ Surprisingly Healthy Processed Snacks youtu.be/8-VbH5qn35Q
★ My Favorite Healthy Food Haul youtu.be/n9DwiDX64Lo
★ Breathing Exercises for Anxiety youtu.be/xQq7kqlhiLQ
★ Mindfulness Meditation 101 youtu.be/85ZM6XPYQpA
★ How to Change Eating Habits with Mindful Eating youtu.be/n3SN_LIlJtY
STUDIES referenced in this video:
► Nutrition, depression & mental illness dx.doi.org/10.4103%2F0019-5545.42391
► Dietary & botanical anxiety treatments dx.doi.org/10.12659%2FMSM.882608
► Impact of dietary changes on major depression doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-y
► Role of neuroinflammation in depression jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2091919
► Inflammation in anxiety pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22814704
► Lifestyle approaches & therapies to promote healthy moods ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2329575
► Oxidative stress, antioxidants and depression/anxiety ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3964743
► Fermented foods, microbiota, & mental health doi.org/10.1186/1880-6805-33-2
► Beneficial properties of probiotics ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031164
► Sugar intake & depression doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05649-7
► Fast food & depression doi.org/10.1017/S1368980011001856
► Unhealthy dietary patterns related to depression doi.org/10.4306/pi.2015.12.4.434
► Essential fatty acids and mental health doi.org/10.1192/bjp.186.4.275
► Fish consumption and depression risk jech.bmj.com/content/70/3/299
► Omega-3s and treatment of depression doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2015.07.003
► Anxiety and salmon consumption doi.org/10.3390/nu6125405
► Omega-3 supplementation and anxiety pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21784145
► Tryptophan, depression & anxiety ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393508
► Walnuts & depression doi.org/10.3390/nu11020275
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★ Download your FREE PDF with all of the anxiety foods & depression foods from this video! bit.ly/3ncOlhg ★
Let’s dive into the best foods for anxiety and the best foods for depression – plus which foods to limit or reduce so you can optimize your mental health.
Depression and anxiety are actually very closely linked in terms of their causes and how they manifest. And this is why there are many similar foods that reduce anxiety AND depression by helping to bring our bodies and brains into balance.
First, we’ll run through which foods to avoid with anxiety and depression because they may contribute to or worsen symptoms. Then, I’ll share some of the foods that help anxiety and foods that help depression based on the existing scientific research.
Whether you’re looking specifically for anxiety relief or anti depression foods, or you’re focused on taking care of your overall mental health, I hope these foods for anxiety and depression can be helpful for you!
Keep in mind, no specific food is a treatment for anxiety or depression, and these recommendations are NOT a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice. Please consult with your physician or mental health professional before making lifestyle changes, especially any changes that involve medications.
★ SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Thursday! bit.ly/MindOverMunch ★
Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER! mindovermunch.com/brainfood
Relevant Resources:
★ Facing Fear Foods: youtu.be/VRkb3Lf77t8
★ Surprisingly Healthy Processed Snacks youtu.be/8-VbH5qn35Q
★ My Favorite Healthy Food Haul youtu.be/n9DwiDX64Lo
★ Breathing Exercises for Anxiety youtu.be/xQq7kqlhiLQ
★ Mindfulness Meditation 101 youtu.be/85ZM6XPYQpA
★ How to Change Eating Habits with Mindful Eating youtu.be/n3SN_LIlJtY
STUDIES referenced in this video:
► Nutrition, depression & mental illness dx.doi.org/10.4103%2F0019-5545.42391
► Dietary & botanical anxiety treatments dx.doi.org/10.12659%2FMSM.882608
► Impact of dietary changes on major depression doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-y
► Role of neuroinflammation in depression jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2091919
► Inflammation in anxiety pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22814704
► Lifestyle approaches & therapies to promote healthy moods ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2329575
► Oxidative stress, antioxidants and depression/anxiety ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3964743
► Fermented foods, microbiota, & mental health doi.org/10.1186/1880-6805-33-2
► Beneficial properties of probiotics ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031164
► Sugar intake & depression doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05649-7
► Fast food & depression doi.org/10.1017/S1368980011001856
► Unhealthy dietary patterns related to depression doi.org/10.4306/pi.2015.12.4.434
► Essential fatty acids and mental health doi.org/10.1192/bjp.186.4.275
► Fish consumption and depression risk jech.bmj.com/content/70/3/299
► Omega-3s and treatment of depression doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2015.07.003
► Anxiety and salmon consumption doi.org/10.3390/nu6125405
► Omega-3 supplementation and anxiety pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21784145
► Tryptophan, depression & anxiety ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393508
► Walnuts & depression doi.org/10.3390/nu11020275
☺ Connect with me! ☺
☮ Instagram: instagram.com/mindovermunch
☮ Snapchat: alyssiasheikh
☮ eBooks: mindovermunch.com/ebooks
☮ YouTube: youtube.com/user/MindOverMunch
☮ Twitter: twitter.com/MindOverMunch
☮ Facebook: facebook.com/mindovermunch
☮ Pinterest: pinterest.com/mindovermunch
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this channel for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you suspect you might have a health problem.
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