Learn how the foods you eat affect your brain health and especially how the foods you eat can increase or decrease anxiety, depression and your sense of well-being. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, what are you eating? What is the connection between your diet and your mental health? Listen in as we discuss some basic nutritional information ... Show More
Oct 22
Why Your Body Needs Potassium (and How to Get Enough) - Ask a Nutritionist
Are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Registered dietitian Alyssa Krejci explains why this essential electrolyte matters for heart health, blood pressure, muscle function, and fluid balance. Discover potassium-rich foods beyond bananas, simple ways to get more potassium ... Show More
15m 44s
Oct 19
MCAS and Histamine Intolerance, From Symptoms to Support
Could unexplained itching, headaches, digestive issues, or reactions to certain foods be related to histamine? Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explain the differences between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), including common ... Show More
32m 2s
Oct 15
Processed Meat: What to Know Before You Buy - Ask a Nutritionist
Is processed meat bad for your health, and are nitrate-free or uncured products actually better? Registered dietitian Amy Crum breaks down the connection between processed meat and colorectal cancer risk, explains why nitrates and nitrites are used, and clears up common misconcep ... Show More
10m 56s
Aug 2021
How Nutrition Impacts Creativity
What we eat not only impacts us mentally and physically but can also affect our creativity. Sophie Medlin, Head of Nutrition Research at Heights, shares how nutrition affects all aspects of our mental health.The relationships between food, mood, and mental performance are bi-dire ... Show More
4m 35s
Jul 2024
How Your Food is Affecting Your Mood - A Guide to Improve Your Mood, Energy and Focus Through Your Meals
Is your comfort food really comforting you? We often turn to our favorite snacks and meals in times of stress or sadness, seeking solace in the familiar tastes and textures. But have you ever wondered if these foods are truly comforting your mind and body, or if they might be doi ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2023
The Food-Mood Connection: How What We Eat Affects Our Mental Health
Join Anna and Alex, two experienced dietitians, as they explore the fascinating link between your diet and mental health and mood. Drawing on the latest research, they examine how what you eat can affect your mental well-being, and delve into the role of the gut in mental health. ... Show More
39m 19s