Dietitian Susie Burrell on how food affects mood (hint: a lot)

Next time you’re in a funk, perhaps take a look at what you’ve eaten that day, week or month. Yes, it’s really that simple: what you eat triggers certain areas of your brain which in turn affects your mood. It’s a burgeoning area of research called nutritional psychology, with studies linking certain ways of eating (hello Med diet) to increased wellbeing.    Susie Burrell is one of Australia’s leading dietitians and holds a masters degree in Coaching Psychology so she’s got a unique background in both nutrition and psychology. The mum of twin boys is the resident dietitian on Sunrise, columnist for the Daily Telegraph, and has just teamed up with Lean Cuisine to develop its new range.    In this episode, she talks through the intricate link between what you eat and how you feel, the importance of controlling your blood glucose, and what to do if we’re feeling emotionally out-of-control around food.    WANT MORE FROM SUSIE?   To hear today's full interview, where Susie talks about which foods can cause major mood swings and how to set yourself up for a week of healthy eating...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.    Find out more about Susie via Instagram @susieburrelldietitian or on her site, here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?    Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.   On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode or some feedback? DM us or host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.    In print: Each Sunday, pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.