Psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, RD, shares the snack for anxiety he makes when he feels anxious.
It’s full of brain-supporting nutrients.
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psychiatrist and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University
Our mood and what we choose to nourish ourselves with often go hand-in-hand.
(Although its important to know he also advocates for therapy and prescription drugs, when necessary.)
Even psychiatrists arent immune to anxious thoughts.
(Hey,stress eatingis a term for a reason.)
One food that does just the trick?
For the record,unsaturated fatsare great for the brain.
This, Dr. Ramsey says, is what he prefers to make in anxious moments.
I can step away from work and mindfully focus on the steps to make it, he says.
One reason why I love this snack is that its delicious.
Smacking my brain with pleasure helps get me out of that anxious mood, Dr. Ramsey shares.
Real talk: If your snack is bleh, it isnt exactly going to do wonders for your mood.
Scientific studies have showna connection between low bacteria diversity in the gut and rates of depression and anxiety.
So you definitely dont want to nix the white beans or banana when blending this up.
They also are a key ingredient for adding sweetness and they do so without spiking blood sugar levels.
And a tasty one at that.
Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, until all the ingredients are incorporated.
Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
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