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20 Foods you should have at home

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So, we're taking a look at how your mental health is affected by other factors in your life, such as your diet. It's a pretty basic idea, if you eat better, you feel better. If you feel better, your mental health will improve.

Now, I'm not going to get into food, per say. We have some outstanding bloggers that have some great information in our food blogs, be sure to check them out. Today I just want to give you a shopping list of some things to have on hand in your home that will help you eat better. If you have good food at home, you'll eat it. If you have bad food at home, you'll eat it. See where I'm going? When we are faced with a mental health challenge, especially depression or grief, we spend a lot of time in our homes. We often turn to food for comfort, which is ok, if you have good food to turn to.

So here's a shopping list of things that you should have in your home:

Peanut Butter

Yes, I said peanut butter. But here's the deal, you need to have the all natural, no sugar added kind. Or, if you want to try something new, check out this blog on Powdered Peanut Butter!

Dairy
Again, here's one that you hear about being a big no no. Dairy really is an important part of your diet, as there are nutrients in dairy products that actually help your body break down fat. The key is to get the fat free or low-fat versions, and stick with the vanilla yogurts.

And the RestAlmonds, beans, spinach, Instant Oat Meal, Eggs, Sliced Turkey, Olive Oil, Whole Grain Breads and Cereals, Extra Protein (Whey) Powders, Fresh Raspberries, Canned Tuna, Chicken Breast, Fruit, Green Veggies, Lean Fish, Lean Ground Beef, Long-grain Rice, and Whole Wheat Pasta.

So there's a start. Now, I don't expect you to throw out everything you have in your cupboards and run out and buy everything on this list. Just look it over, and next time you shop, substitute a healthy choice for something that you usually get. Get the fat free milk instead of the whole milk, and so on. Every little step matters on the path to healthier living. You'll not only feel better physically, your mental health will improve from the positive changes in your life!

Again, A lot of the information that I am sharing with you comes from the book "The Abs Diet." This is a great book written by the Editor-In-Chief of Men's Health Magazine. The great thing about this book is that it's not a diet, it's a look at how you can eat better and live better. You can get your own copy right here!

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