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How to #Health101
"To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."
-Buddha
You may not know how to fitness..
You may question how to start exercising, what to do and how to do it..
You may not know what are healthy choices as fuel for body and mind..
Well.. We made you a cheat sheet on How To Health 101! Easy, simple, and you may enjoy it!
So click HERE to check out more about Tips on how to fitness and nutrition!
Why Micronutrients for Mental Health?
We have all heard "abs are made in the kitchen." However, nutrition plays a major role in keeping our gut healthy, enhanced our immune system, and all of our physiological changes trickle down to how we view the world, our mood, happiness, and our mental health
Depression
Deficiency resulted from consuming little to no vitamin D and chromium has led to symptoms of depression. Deficiency when treated with nutrition therapy for increasing intake of all vitamins and minerals have shown increased mood and depressed episides!
Sleep
Restlessness and sleep disorders can be traced back to the deficiency of minerals like magnesium. Eating nuts, greens, and grains can help fuel you with great amount of magnesium!
Gut Health
Fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics are essential for a healthy bowel and gut flora. There is a connection between intestinal microflora and brain functions. Thus, happy tummy happy brain! So grab that cup of yogurt, kimchi, or oatmeal as an addition to your meal! Click Here for a cool study that you can read more about!
Stress
Eating the rainbow and getting adequate amount of macronutrients and micronutrients have been linked to increased resilience to stress and anxiety that is associated with highly stressful events. Especially as a college student, life can get out of control sometimes. So make sure you eat well! Click Here for an interesting study on this topic!
Exercise Benefits on Mental Health
Increased Mood
Your Health Starts Here
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