Why a plant-based diet is ideal for mental health?

 Why a plant-based diet is ideal for mental health? Follow this guide and you will discover it!

Ø  Improved Mood

Tryptophan and Serotonin: Strange words can be now more accessible

Our incredible brain needs the AMINO ACID TRYPTOPHAN to produce SEROTONIN, the neurotransmitter, the “happy chemical” responsible for well-being and feelings of happiness.

 

Two different patterns may be followed; here a simplified explanation to choose your pattern:



The choice is up to you.. of course science shows that in the 1st pattern there is sufficient serotonin produced to maintain feelings sooo plant-based diet seems perfect for mental health. 



Give a chance to these tips for Incorporating gradually more quinoa, soy, seitan, tofu and legumes into your meals, consider that they are full of amino acids, neutral tasting and easily take on the flavor of your dish. La tua seratonina schizzerà alle stelle!


Ø  Costs Reduction and Enhanced Cognitive Function

Mental health is more and more affected by depression. Depression is increasing dramatically, and this affects our well-being, pockets and everyday productivity

Antidepressants are very expensive (causing “the loss of an estimated 200 million workdays each year, costing employers between $17 and $44 billion” – according to a resourch on 10 corporate sites of a major U.S. insurance company) and their effects are huge even after the end of medication

That’s another reason to change dietary habits and introduce plant-based food, inexpensive, natural, and noninvasive therapeutic tool (in the mentioned research through who followed a vegan diet reported gains in emotional well-being and in daily functioning): you would highlight positive effects both on the individual and the overall society, by improving quality of life and increasing social productivity, as long as decreasing health care costs connected to depression, anxiety, and fatigue



Ø  Weight Management and Self-Esteem. 

It’s a circle!

Plant-based eating à Maintaining a healthy weight à positively influence mental health.

In addition, feeling good about one's body à can boost self-esteem à reduce the risk of mental health issues related to body image


(Studies show High quality plant-based diets are often connected to lower calorie intake and a healthier body composition)

Eat better, feel better

Take a fundamental step toward a #healthier, #happier you


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