Psychology Today | 24.11.2025 22:15
Many of us question this intuitively — does what we eat matter for our minds? Can food be medicine for mental well-being? In my opinion, the connection between diet and mental health is fascinating. Research shows that healthy diets, such as those full of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, and healthy fats (e.g., Omega-3), are linked to a lower risk of depression and anxiety (e.g., Lassale et al., 2019; O’Neil et al., 2014).
