Written by Kavneet Kaur Registered Nutritionist, Feel Fresh Nutrition

With all the added worries and concerns that COVID-19 has brought to our everyday lives, taking good care of our mental health has never been more important. Some NZ scientists have already predicted a rise in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an aftermath of the virus1. Stress and diet have a complex interplay with each other and it’s evident that someone eating a healthy, balanced diet is going to have far less impact on their health under stressful situations than someone eating a poor diet. As is the case with other health concerns, the right kind of food choices can have a healing impact on our bodies in these challenging and difficult times as well.

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