Almost half of Brits have reported suffering from high levels of anxiety, compared to just 21 per cent last year. And while some stress is essential for survival, it can have a damaging effect on the body in the long-term.
Changing what and how you eat can make a big difference to your levels of anxiety, according to leading medic and author, Dr Michael Mosley.
He has written bestselling book The Fast 800, which explains how to combine rapid weight loss and fasting for long-term health.
Dr Mosley says: “Intermittent fasting, like my 5:2 diet, has been shown to help reduce stress, possibly by boosting levels of your brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).