4 Foods To Fight OCD

Did you know OCD can be corrected with a healthy diet? let us get started with healthy solutions to treat OCD.

OCD is also known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We are all aware that OCD can be corrected with lifestyle disorders. One such way to correct OCD is through DIET. Yes, a healthy diet can help fight OCD and defeat the issues from its roots. Today, in this blog, we shall talk about the 4 best foods to fight OCD. So, if you are obsessed with something, time to take action and switch to a healthy diet that will help combat OCD.

4 Healthy Foods For OCD 

The foods to choose to fight OCD are as follows- 

  • Foods high in Vitamin D 

Vitamin D is not only good for bones but also good for your overall mind and body. As per the review in 2020, it has been noted that there direct correlation between Vitamin D and OCD. Eating foods rich in Vitamin D helps to improve OCD issues. Vitamin D is an important supplement for brain cells. It helps in improving the function of the brain. Foods that are rich in Vitamin D are as follows- 

  1. Fish 
  2. Egg 
  3. Beef 
  4. Cheese
  5. Mushrooms 
  6. Milk 
  • Natural sugars

Natural sugars stimulate the “feel good hormones” which make you feel happy. This is a great way to beat OCD naturally. It helps energizes the body and mind. It also promotes good and healthy sleep. You can choose dark chocolate, honey, or jaggery for natural sugars which are not only great for the body but also for refreshing the mind. Just ensure to not crave more for sugars which may cause a negative impact on the body.

  • Citrus Fruits 

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C which acts as a potent antioxidant. Anti-oxidants are good for fighting oxidative stress which helps in defeating aging. So, get started with citrus fruits and ensure they have them as a meal snack once in the daytime.

Gluten-free diet 

It is important to go gluten-free and avoid the intake of wheat. A Guten diet is considered healthy for the gut which helps in boosting natural metabolism by allowing good absorption of nutrients.

So, get started with a healthy diet for OCD which will help beat mental health. 

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Dr. Rati Parwani

Dr Rati Parwani is a Practising Professional BHMS Doctor having experience of 8 years in the medical field. Her approach towards each and every patient is the utmost professional with high standards of practice. She has nurtured her writing skills and proves it as an asset to her professionalism. She has experience in content writing and likes her writing ethical and scientific-based.

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