Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety

Key takeaways from the 2021 book with the same title, by Drew Ramsey, MD

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A psychiatrist dubbing as a farmer. Co-author of The Happiness Diet.

A firm believer that depression and anxiety can be treated with dietary changes, in addition to the more traditional talks and medications.

In 2021, Drew Ramsey decided to publish another title focusing on foods that help our brain cope with stress, depression, and anxiety, these plagues of the modern world that the Covid-19 pandemic only exacerbated.

The book serves as a guide for identifying the right foods for you and your mental health, and how making small dietary changes can have a significant impact on your well-being in just 6 weeks.

Doctor’s Recommendation: the Mediterranean Diet

Long praised by medical studies and nutritionists, a Mediterranean-style diet includes mostly fruit, vegetables, fish, and whole grains, with a dash of healthy fats.

Its main benefits? A healthier heart, lower cholesterol levels, a healthy microbiome, neuroplasticity, and reduced inflammation.

Recommended foods fall into 7 flexible categories that you can mix and match to your liking and adapt to your…