A Link between Anxiety and Sattvik Food as a Potential Pathway

Abstract

One of the main causes that has put a person’s social and physical health under stress but also significantly
impacted their mental health is epidemic. The most prevalent and well observed mental condition is anxiety. It can
cause a paradigm shift in the eating habits of an individual. The 5000-year-old Indian medical system Ayurveda,
which educates about hostile care for the mind, body, and spirit relates major psychological stress like anxiety with
improper diet. Following a sattvik diet helps a person lead a stress-free life and reduces a person’s risk of illness
to mental disorders like depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and hyperacidity; Sattvik diet/ aahar is considered
as one of the safe, organic and energetic food. People who eat a diet high in whole food such as fruits, nuts, whole
grains, legumes and unsaturated fats are up to 35% less likely to develop depression than those who eat less of
these. A healthy digestion of meal with proper engagement of gastric juices, its digestion and absorption are
directly related to hormonal balance and production of serotonin level.