Anxiety can control your life if you don't know how to fight it. Even if you take prescription medication or talk with a therapist, it may still flare up every so often. Battling anxiety attacks and nervous thoughts is exhausting. But changing your diet may be what finally puts your mind at ease. Fortunately, fighting anxiety doesn’t have to be hard nor does your diet have to taste bland.

These eight vegetables could help calm your anxiety if you eat them regularly. You'll improve your diet, feel better and strengthen your mental health all by trying a few new recipes.