Definitions
This neurotransmitter is associated with motivation, learning, and the brain’s reward system, often released when achieving goals or experiencing joy.
What is dopamine?
Having nutrient deficiencies can worsen symptoms of this mental health condition.
What is depression?
This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps boost the immune system and acts as an antioxidant.
What is Vitamin C?
95% of all serotonin is produced here.
What is the gastrointestinal tract?
Experts recommend limiting your intake of these three things in food to reduce the risk of heart disease and other health issues.
What are sugar, sodium, and fat?
This food group should form the foundation of a healthy, balanced diet.
What are fruits and vegetables?
This vitamin eases depressive symptoms and can be absorbed through the skin from the sun.
This word refers to the "ecosystem" inside your gut where microorganisms that protect your gut and intestine from harmful substances live.
What is the microbiome?
This word refers to having a lack of the right nutrients in your body.
What is deficiency?
Scientists have observed that those who eat typically these two diets have a lower risk of depression than those who eat typically Western diets.
What are Mediterranean and Japanese?
This nutrient helps produce hemoglobin, a protein that makes your blood red. It fights fatigue, irritability, and mood swings.
What is iron?
This neurotransmitter, known as the "feel-good chemical," is largely produced in the gut and influenced by diet.
What is serotonin?
This word refers to the natural response to harm in the body or on the body.
What is inflamation?
What are teenagers/young adults?
This type of fat, found in fatty fish like salmon, is essential for brain health and helps reduce inflammation.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
This word refers to the amount of sugar in your blood and is the main source of energy for your body.
What is glucose/glucose level?
What is oxidative stress?
Name one thing you could do to ensure your diet positively affects you.
What is don't skip meals, avoid processed/sugary foods, drink water, eat a variety of foods, eat foods with fiber/antioxidants/vitamins, etc.
This macronutrient is the body’s primary source of energy, and foods like bread, pasta, and rice are rich in it.
What are carbohydrates?