Food provides the energy and nutrients we need to be healthy. Healthy food is vital to our physical and mental performance. A diet rich in lean protein, whole grains, fruit, vegetables and low fat dairy products help lower the risk of diabetes and other diseases.

Studies have shown that there is a direct link between the food we eat and our overall mental health including our tendency towards depression.

People need to find out what food choices are right for them. The following options are available

Track your mood and food: This can be done by keeping a mood and food journal.

The Whole 30: This is an elimination diet which lasts for thirty days. You eliminate processed foods, refined sugar, dairy and gluten during this period and eat mainly whole foods.

Drink more water: The average healthy intake of water is between two and three litres per day. Dehydration…