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Sep 2023
9m 24s

What to eat to feel happy

BODY + Soul
About this episode

What you eat has a direct impact on how you feel and, yes, you have the power to literally feast yourself happy. Dietitians Holly Hoskins and Amanda Smyth discuss nutrition for better mental health. 

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