People are asking questions about the relationship between diet and the mind. Many research trials are going on to explore the connection between gut physiology and brain psychology. All dieticians have a strong belief that a healthy and fresh diet has a very strong positive effect on your gut and mind axis.
Avoiding processed food and drinks is a very good eating habit. Processed food items have many additives and preservatives. These preservatives and additives have so many negative effects on the digestive system of your gut. Try to avoid canned food.
Your gut which is also called the gastrointestinal system, has its own ecosystem having so many hormones, secretions, enzymes, bacteria, acids, and alkalis. In the gut, many bacteria help us to digest our food.
What to eat for a healthy gut and mind axis?
Fill your plate with fresh fruits and vegetables to have a healthy life and a wealthy mind. Use meat, chicken, and fish to boost your body's defense mechanism.
Healthy food pyramid
Don't think of it as a single meal, take it as a whole-day meal percentage. Let's break it down to the percentage part.
It is 10% sugar and fat, 15% meat fish egg, and milk, 20% fruits, 25% vegetables, and 30% bread, cereals, and pasta.
What is the gut-brain axis?
Gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system between the gut and brain. Emotional and psychological stress disturbs your gut motility, hormonal secretion, and microbiota. Commercially available canned, smoked, processed, and preserved food items result in disturbance of the gut ecosystem leading to behavioral and psychological disturbance.