Clear Link Between Mood and Food

There is a strong link between higher levels of nutrient intake and better mental health. Bonnie Kaplan, PhD (University of Calgary in Alberta):...People who suffer from mood disorders function better when they are eating better...It really is true that you are what you eat... Significant correlations were found between Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores and calories, carbohydrates, fibre, total fat, linoleic acid, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron (P < .05 for all), and magnesium (r = 0.41, P < .001) and zinc (r = 0.35, P < .001). Nutrient Intakes Are Correlated With Overall Psychiatric Functioning in Adults With Mood Disorders Karen M Davison, PhD, RD1; Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD