Brain Health x Food -- How Diet Affects Our Mental & Cognitive Health

HOW important are nutrient-dense foods for our physical and mental well-being?

Seriously, it's a game-changer!

I love talking about the benefits of mindful eating practices—it's like giving your brain a spa day. Here, we dive even deeper to unlock the power (and detriment) of certain foods for neurological health and optimal function.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Importance of nutrition for cognitive functions and mood regulation.
• Impact of nutrition on mental health: depression and anxiety.
• Studies linking diet with mental health issues.
• Junk foods and their effects on neurotransmitter signaling.
• Western diet's association with ADHD and dementia risk.
• How sugar consumption affects focus, mood, and cognitive performance.
• Dopamine disruption and mood crashes due to sugar.
• Impact of sugar on emotional regulation: irritability and aggression.
• Benefits of reducing sugar intake for mental clarity and immune function.
• Hidden sugars in common foods and their addictive properties.
• Nine foods in Western culture that negatively impact happiness and brain function.
• Discussion on the mental health effects of additives like MSG and aspartame.
• Modern food systems and their impact on mental health: hormones, antibiotics, endocrine disruptors.
• List of "happy foods" that boost mood: fermented foods, omega-3 rich foods, B vitamin-rich foods.
• Healthy Eating Habits for Mental Wellness

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