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What we eat doesn’t just affect our physical health, it can also affect our mental health and wellbeing. The Minneapolis Health Department shares some tips about taking care of your mental health through healthy eating habits.
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Eating
unhealthy
foods
can
have
the
opposite
impact
and
leave
you
feeling
anxious,
tired
and
stressed
out
here
are
three
easy
ways
to
eat
healthy
for
better
Mental,
Health
first
eat
foods
that
are
full
of
vitamins
and
minerals
to
help
your
brain
function
at
its
best.
Good
choices
include
fresh
or
frozen
fruits
and
vegetables,
whole
grains,
eggs,
nuts
and
beans.
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Second,
try
drinking
warm
water
instead
of
sugary
drinks
like
soda
or
juice
water
can
help
keep
you
hydrated
and
can
reduce
your
tension
and
anxiety.
Third
limit.
The
amount
of
alcohol
that
you
drink.
Alcohol
is
linked
to
many
mental
health
issues,
including
depression
memory,
loss
and
even
suicide.
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1-888-711-1151,
you
can
call
Monday
through
Friday
from
10
a.m,
to
5
PM.
There
may
also
be
free
or
low-cost
healthy
food
options
available
right
in
your
apartment,
building,
talk
to
your
property
manager
or
social
service
worker.
To
learn
more
remember
what
you
eat
is
just
one
part
of
staying
healthy.
It's
also
important
to
exercise
get
enough
sleep
manage
your
medications
and
stay
connected
to
family
and
friends.