Episode 1 Title: Does food impact mood?

In this podcast, Lisa Mowers, AHS Provincial Practice Lead, dives into the question, "Does food impact mood?". She is joined by Dr. Elnaz Vaghef Mehrabani, a seasoned nutrition researcher who is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Calgary and is an instructor at Athabasca University and Mount Royal University. Some of the topics explored in this podcast: • What the evidence tells us right now about how food is impacting mood and mental well-being. • How nutrition impacts our mood at different stages of life, including prenatal and early childhood development. • Current research on the Mediterranean style diet and healthy eating aligning with Canada’s food guide to help people with mental health concerns. • Practical tips for a person-centred approach when helping client use food to improve their mood.