Keeping your body healthy, staying away from diseases, keeping you positive and always feeling good about yourself. While the new year is a great opportunity to bring with it new decisions, how about entering 2021 feeling better with 3 behavioral changes?
GETTING YOUR SLEEP IN ORDER
According to a new study, quality sleep, exercise and more consumption of raw fruits and vegetables are the 3 factors that play the most important role for good mental health. The researchers underline that both too little sleep and too much sleep are directly related to depressive symptoms. Feeling good and the least depressive symptoms were seen in those who slept 8 hours a night.
In the study of more than 6500 young adults, researchers and the researchers indicated that sleep quality as well as sleep amounts was the strongest determinant for mental health. I would like to remind you that there is a two-way relationship between inadequate and poor quality sleep and nutrition.
In other words, your sleep status affects your eating habits, as well as what you eat can affect your sleep status. If you have trouble sleeping, you can try melisa or jasmine tea for a more comfortable sleep without going to bed at night.
THE POWER OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
Exercising improves the mood of individuals and contributes to stress management. This contributes to the increased production of the endorphin neurotransmitter, which is responsible for our feeling good in the brain. Aim to do at least 150 minutes of activity per week. With regular exercise and healthy eating, you both feel good and contribute positively to your health.
FRESH VEGETABLE-FRUIT CONSUMPTION
In this study, the most positive results in terms of mental health were seen in individuals who consumed 4-5 servings of raw vegetables and fruits per day. Those with less than two servings of consumption are associated with depressive symptoms. Aim to create a variety in the consumption of vegetables and fruits, a source of vitamin minerals and antioxidants. Do not miss the seasonal vegetables and fruits from your table.
