feel? Do you see your nutritional choices as a pathway to better mental health? An article in Psychology Today drives home the connection between food and mood. After citing reasons why food affects mood, the author summarizes the article by saying:
The foods that we eat do affect our moods, feelings, and cognitive function. A diet focused on fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains can help to boost mental health. And specific supplements and diets are proven to help with certain mental health conditions.
Eat God’ s food, not man’ s food.“ What kind of food should I eat?” you ask. In The Daniel Plan, Rick Warren writes,“ Our philosophy is
that if it was grown on a plant, eat it. If it was made in a plant, leave it on the shelf.” Eat God formed food, not human processed food. Eat food that is“ whole, fresh, and unprocessed.”
Look to Christ for comfort, not food. What is the purpose of food? Have you ever pondered that question? Why did God create food?
Some people use food as an emotional comforter. They call it comfort food. They open the fridge when they are stressed and anxious. They reach for ice cream when feeling down, desiring the temporary high it brings.
Regretfully, I have fallen into this pattern many times in my life. I have reached for a
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