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Hi, for some reason I can't see your post but I want to reply. Any chance you could try re-posting?

Okay, now I can see it. I have found TKD to be helpful with depression/anxiety in the sense that I feel very balanced and calm, more than I ever have, and my energy is more grounded, if that makes sense. Before when I felt energetic I would feel almost too energetic, like I was jittery and nervous and felt like I was going crazy. I actually have more energy than before, and it is less of that jittery, nervous energy, it feels consistent, level, and balanced.

I am not 100% superhero, but as i add more superhero foods I don't find myself craving sugar, or processed foods, so I seem to be moving in a superhero direction. I'd say I'm about 70% superhero, 30% vegan. Whole grains, beans, and vegetables make up the majority of my diet, I use shoyu or a pinch of sea salt for seasoning, and I eat fruit if I want something sweet (about once a day). However, I still eat things like baked pita chips with hummus, and I use hemp milk to cook my oatmeal. I also haven't started cooking many sea veggies, although I do like to snack on nori. The other bonus is I haven't gotten sick, even when I'm dealing with a lot of stressful events. I used to get sick constantly, I was almost always feeling bad every month for some reason, aside from PMS, which I don't have cramps or extreme crankiness either, although I do get a little more emotionally reactive than usual.

I've rambled a bit, but I definitely have found the superhero plan very helpful in multiple ways. I'd be happy to answer any more questions, or if you want to message me to hear more about my personal experience I'd be glad to talk.

Thanks for all of your input! I think I may start trying to head in the "superhero" direction. I have had anxiety and depression forever on and off and I hope that there is a way to calm it down from eating. I truly believe that most every condition and disease can be healed through nutrition.

I wouldn't say a superhero diet "cures" anything, but I do think it can immensely help some people. For a few weeks at first I was a little moody (detox effect, one of several), but after that have noticed a drastic improvement in my mood and attitude. I may get more emotional at certain things like depictions of cruelty or violence, but in everyday life I am a much happier person. Also, when I start to slide away from superhero eating, I notice I don't feel as great. I also cut out coffee completely for several weeks, long enough to where I am no longer dependent on it. That also helped with my mood/attitude. A lot!

I would say I am 80 percent superhero most of the time. Occasionally I slip up when I don't bring a lunch to work and sometimes I'll eat some junk food or suffer the consequences of not being prepared or not making myself really think before eating soemthing that I probably shouldn't. A big bowl of miso soup usually sets me back on the feeling great path, though.