Nutritional Psychiatry: Exploring Food & Mood

Working 24/7, your brain is always “on,” controlling everything you do, from your breathing and heartbeat to your movements and thoughts, even when you’re sleeping. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel, which comes from the foods you eat. Put simply, this “fuel” can directly affect the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood. This week, I share the latest research in nutritional psychiatry, including how and why food directly impacts our mood and our mental health, plus dos and don’ts on mood-boosting foods to include in your diet.LINKSThe Effects of Dietary Improvement on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of 16 Randomized Controlled Trials (46,000 people): Psychosom Med. 2019 Apr; 81(3): 265–280. A Randomised Controlled Trial of Dietary Improvement for Adults With Major Depression (The 'SMILES' Trial): BMC Med. 2017 Jan 30;15(1):23.Ochsner Fitness Center Registered Dietitians: [email protected] Shopping Lists via Eat Fit Smartphone App: link hereMolly’s Podcast: Stock the Perfect Pantry: link here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.