{"id":18876,"date":"2021-04-21T00:34:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T19:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=18876"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:58:15","slug":"foods-that-can-help-with-anxiety-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/foods-that-can-help-with-anxiety-and-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods That Can Help With Anxiety And Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Classified as a mood disorder, depression is a mental condition wherein one\u2019s daily functioning is interfered with by intense feelings of sadness, anger, or loss. Whereas anxiety is a condition characterized by constant feelings of fear and inadequacy. These feelings may appear irrational to the average person but are debilitating to the person diagnosed with them to the point that it gets in the way of them enjoying the things that they like.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

India is one of the most mentally unhealthy countries in the world. Standing right next to China, research has shown that nearly 43% of Indians have been diagnosed with severe depression. Another clinical trial found out that over 20% of the Indian population suffers from anxiety neurosis.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

These numbers have been on a constant rise since the pandemic struck. However, very few cases get officially diagnosed and many people never actually seek any medical attention or treatments for anxiety<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But did you know that before you opt for medicine for anxiety and stress, you can learn about foods for anxiety<\/a> management? Yes, there are certain foods that help deal with anxiety and manage depression.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

More often than not, people diagnosed with depression or anxiety tend to overeat. Although there are many natural remedies for anxiety including anti-anxiety foods, it must be understood that when one is anxious and depressed, it is important to select the foods to eat very carefully. While junk foods can make you feel worse consuming certain healthy foods can reduce stress and anxiety.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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