Counselling and medication gain most of the treatment attention for depression, but the promise of dietary changes to help to improve the outlook of people with depression and other common conditions such as anxiety is gaining traction. Welcome to the rapidly moving world of nutritional psychiatry which is uncovering key links between diet and mental health. ... Show More
Jun 1
Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind
After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 2026
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
13m 9s
Feb 2024
2453: Can Changing Your Diet Make You Feel Happier? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Ultra-Processed Foods & Gut-Brain Connection
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Episode 2453:
Dr. Jenny Brockis explores the profound impact of diet on mental health in her article on DrJennyBrockis.com. She emp ... Show More
13m 38s
Oct 2022
BITESIZE | Eat These Foods to Improve Your Mental Health | Dr Drew Ramsey #305
We know that poor diet can affect our physical health, but it can negatively affect our mental health too.. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my for ... Show More
13m 30s