Eat your way through anxiety

Published on 13 February 2025 at 12:37

Are you looking for a healthier way to improve your anxiety? Omega-3 is where it is at!

Anxiety is highly associated with activation of the inflammatory response system. Eating foods that have Omega-3 can decrease inflammation.

Foods high in Omega-3s include:

  • Fish 

  • Herring

  • Bluefin tuna

  • Mackerel

  • Sardines

  • Anchovies

  • Lake trout

  • Striped bass

 

Magnesium is also associated with reducing anxiety. This is because it may help regulate our stress hormone known as cortisol. 

Foods high in magnesium:

  • Avocados

  • Almonds

  • Pumpkin seeds

  • Black beans

  • Spinach 

Did you know there is a special shared connection between the gut and the brain? They communicate between each other and there is a lot of research in the area right now!

Probiotics can provide a healthy gut and reduce anxiety. An unhealthy gut microbiome is not only associated anxiety a full spectrum of other mental health disorders.

Best foods for probiotics:

  • Plain yogurt is best and Greek yogurt has more protein

  • Stay clear of yogurts with added sugars and candy toppings but instead try fresh fruit, honey, nuts or maple syrup.

At the end of the day we our what we eat. Changing our diets is a life style modification and can not be done overnight. Start small and try to incorporate things into your diet gradually. Maybe have fish once a week or snack on almonds instead of that cupcake. A healthier you will pay off in the long run!

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