Did you know? These five foods support your mental health – and more effectively than previously thought. We'll tell you in the video which foods are involved and what effect they have on us.
Healthy nutrition is very important for general wellbeing – everyone should be aware of this by now. But did you know that you can easily influence your mental health with your diet? Researchers have found that we have completely underestimated certain foods in terms of mental health. The reason? The brain and gut work towards each other.
The intestine as the second brain
The intestine is now even regarded as the "second brain" because it has its own nervous system that works autonomously. The unbelievable: cell types, active substances and receptors are the same as in our brain. The close connection between the brain and the intestine and the function as the most important digestive organ make the intestine so sensitive to stress of any kind – psychological, physical or even medical due to certain drugs. It is not for nothing that it is said literally that "something hits our stomachs".
Food affects our mood
But not only the intestine is crucial for our mental health. Certain foods send out messenger substances or hormones, which in turn show up in our mood. Learn more about the five most important foods for strong nerves in the video.