COPA HEALTH 31 DAYS OF HEALING: NUTRITION MAY BE THE ANSWER TO ANXIETY
May 11, 2021, Mesa, AZ: Copa Health and Wellness Coach, Michele Spear, tells us anxiety may be eased through proper diet.
![](https://copahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/31days_logo.jpg)
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. That’s 40 million adults—18% of the population—who struggle with anxiety.
![](https://copahealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Food.jpg)
Harvard Health shares that anxiety is thought to be correlated with a lower total antioxidant state. Increasing your diet with antioxidant-rich foods may help ease anxiety. These foods include fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts.