Why eating fruit is great for your body and mind
Live MintWe've all heard that an apple a day can keep a doctor away, but apples don't just keep you healthy; they help you stay happy too. In fact, when it comes to nourishing the brain, improving cognitive skills, enhancing memory, and managing brain disorders like dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ADHD, the right nutrition is necessary, and thus, foods that contain nutrients like curcumin, zinc, selenium, omega 3 fatty acids are given huge importance. Luke Coutinho, an integrative and lifestyle medicine and holistic nutrition expert, the founder of You Care - All about YOU believes that fruits are one of the best and most nutrient-dense sources of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, all of which are important for our gut and mental health. He emphasises, "Every mental health care professional must focus on the gut. He further explains the relationship between fruits and mental health and how eating fruit regularly can help most of us.