Food can play a big part in how you feel and improve your mood.  There are some foods that you should avoid as they are not good for your overall mental health.  These include sugar, additives and some colorings, foods high in fat, caffeine and processed foods such as white bread, cakes and some cereals.  When you look at this group of foods they are also not good for weight control either.

Good foods you should be eating are fruits such as bananas, oily fish like salmon and tuna and wholegrain breads and flour, vegetables such as carrots and broccoli.  Fresh fruits and juices will give you an energy boost when you most need it and improve your mood.  Drinking enough water and cutting down on salt is also very important.

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