Prairie Fare: How nutrition supports mental health

Prairie Fare: How nutrition supports mental health

Prairie Fare: How nutrition supports mental health

Prairie Fare: How nutrition supports mental health

Prairie Fare: How nutrition supports mental health

Nourishing your body with healthy food goes beyond supporting your heart and bones — it also supports your brain and emotional well-being. (Pixabay photo)

Nourishing your body with healthy food goes beyond supporting your heart and bones — it also supports your brain and emotional well-being. (Pixabay photo)

I usually begin my column with a story to make you smile or even chuckle. This one is a little more serious, but I hope you find some helpful ideas.

Most of us know someone — a family member, friend or acquaintance — who has faced mental health challenges. Maybe you’ve experienced anxiety or depression yourself.

Lately, I’ve been reading about the increasing number of people dealing with mental illn…