19: The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health | Karen Mayo of the Book, Mindful Eating

Integrative nutritionist and best-selling author, Karen Mayo, shares her personal journey of how changing her nephew's diet improved his academic performance and overall well-being. Karen emphasizes the importance of blood flow and how certain foods can increase or decrease it. She also provides tips for incorporating healthier choices into daily life, such as increasing water intake and adding greens to meals. Karen's goal is to promote brain health and inspire individuals to take small steps towards improving their overall wellness.   About Karen Mayo: Karen Mayo, Integrative Nutritionist, is currently working out of Amen Clinics New York. She's an Award-Winning International Best-Selling Author of "Mindful Eating" Thirty Days to A Whole New You. She has authored two more books and you may have seen her a couple of times on the Dr. Oz Show or The Jack Canfield Show. Karen appeared on the TEDx stage "Mindful Eating with Mayo." She taught at Columbia University; nutrition and healthcare today. Karen Mayo makes the complexities of nutrition accessible by zeroing in on the essentials and offering practical suggestions you can immediately implement into your daily routine.    amenclinics.com/team/karen-mayo     Episode Timestamps: (02:20) The need for additional resources for mental health (03:45) The wheel of wellness (04:50) Karen's journey into the field of nutrition (07:40) Nutritional deficiencies in children today (09:00) How nutrition impacts the brain (11:10) Foods that increase your blood flow (15:10) Growing up on a farm and learning the importance of quality foods (17:40) Simple steps to feeling better (18:50) Karen's plans for the future     Connect with Rachel: Facebook Group: The Mental Health Entrepreneur Website: traumaspecialiststraining.com Instagram: instagram.com/trauma_specialist LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-harrison-81a4796