Eating Right

Fuel your body!

It is well known

that diet plays a vital role in physical health,

but did you know that there are countless studies confirming

the relationship between

diet and mental health status?

(Lopresti, 2019)

What eating a well balanced diet can do for you:

Physically
- Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, and cancer
Mentally & Emotionally
- Elevate mood and energy while decreasing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress

(Lai et al., 2019)

Choose My Plate is a great tool in determining daily recommended food intake divided into fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.

It even offers customizable options for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers!

Breastfeeding Moms: It is important to remember that you must take care of your body to provide a healthy milk supply for your baby. This means staying hydrated and eating enough calories!

*Calorie Needs (as calculated above by MyPlate.gov): A breastfeeding mother that weighs 160 lbs, is 5'5", and exercises less than 30 minutes per day. should take in approxiamately 2400 calories per day.

The information contained on this page should not be used as a substitute for the medical care or advice from your physician, dietician, or nutritionist. They may have recommendations based on your individual circumstances.

References

Lai, J., Hiles, S., Bisquera, A., Hure, A., McEvoy, M., & Attia, J. (2014). A systemic review and meta-analysis of dietary patterns and depression in community dwelling adults. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 99, 181-197. Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/99/1/181/4577292

Lopresti, A. (2019). It is time to investigate integrative approaches to enhance treatment outcomes for depression. Medical Hypotheses, 126, 82-94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2019.03.008

U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2019). Myplate plan. USDA. Retrieved from https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/MyPlatePlan