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Mental health is closely linked to what we eat. Research in the past decade shows that both macronutrients (like proteins and healthy fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play important roles in our mood, stress levels, and brain functionfrontiersin.orgfrontiersin.org. In simple terms, a well-nourished brain is more resilient and performs better cognitively. Below we summarize how some key nutrients support mental well-being in plain language, with practical insights on each.