World Health Day 2025: 8 foods will take care of mental health along with physical health, include them in your diet like this..

World Health Day 2025: World Health Day, celebrated every year on 7 April, reminds us that health is not only important for physical health but also for mental health. In today's time, where mental disorders like stress, anxiety, and depression have become common, a good diet not only keeps the body healthy but also keeps the mind calm and active.

On this World Health Day, let us know about 8 such foods (Foods for Mental and Physical Health) that take care of both mental and physical health and that you can easily include in your diet.

Walnuts

Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids which strengthen brain cells and sharpen memory. Research shows that eating 4-5 walnuts daily reduces stress and keeps the mood good.

How to eat?

Eat 4-5 walnuts soaked in water on an empty stomach in the morning. You can also include them in salad or smoothie.

Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate not only boosts the mood but the flavonoids and antioxidants present in it remove mental fatigue and improve cognitive function.

How to eat?

Eat 20-30 grams of dark chocolate once a day. Keep in mind that it should be at least 70% cocoa.

Green leafy vegetables
Green vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, and mustard are rich in folate, iron, and vitamin K, which keep the mind sharp and the body energetic.

How to eat?

Include these vegetables in the diet in the form of vegetables, paratha, or soup. Eat once a day.

Eggs
An element called choline is found in eggs, which helps in the formation of brain cells. It increases memory and improves concentration.

How to eat?
You can eat boiled eggs, omelets, or egg toast for breakfast. 1-2 eggs a day are enough.

Yogurt
The probiotics found in yogurt are beneficial for the stomach as well as the brain. A healthy gut also keeps the mind calm.

How to eat?
Have a bowl of yogurt for lunch or mix it in a smoothie.

Flax seeds
Flax seeds contain omega-3, fiber, and lignans which are beneficial for both the heart and brain. It helps in controlling mood swings and anxiety.

How to eat?
Roast 1 teaspoon of flax seeds make a powder and eat it by mixing it in yogurt, porridge, or shake.

Berries
Berries like blueberries, strawberries, and guava contain plenty of antioxidants which reduce brain inflammation and relieve mental fatigue.

How to eat?
You can eat them by mixing them in porridge or yogurt for breakfast or if you want, you can also eat them as a snack.

Turmeric
Curcumin found in turmeric reduces brain inflammation and prevents brain cells from getting damaged. It is also helpful in keeping away depression and anxiety.

How to eat?
Drinking turmeric milk every night before sleeping is a great habit.

How to make a balanced diet plan?

Breakfast: Egg + walnuts + berries
Lunch: Roti, green vegetables, curd
Evening snack: Dark chocolate + flax seeds
Dinner: Plain food + turmeric milk

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