Diet & Mood
Diets high in added sugars have been linked to increased risk of this mental health condition.
What is depression?
This "sunshine vitamin" is linked to mood and is often deficient in people with depression. Great for bone health.
What is vitamin D?
Skipping this meal is associated with increased stress and irritability.
What is breakfast?
This term refers to the communication system linking your digestive system and your brain.
What is the gut-brain axis?
Diets high in these processed items are associated with increased risk of anxiety and depression.
What are ultra-processed foods (or junk foods)?
This mineral, found in red meat and spinach, is essential for carrying oxygen to the brain and preventing fatigue.
What is iron?
Overeating or undereating due to stress or emotion is known as this type of eating.
What is emotional eating?
This hormone, produced in the gut and often called the “happy chemical,” affects mood and digestion.
What is seratonin?
These fats and carbs are an essential part of your diet, helping balance mood and energy levels.
What are complex carbs and unsaturated fats?
This antioxidant vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps protect brain cells from oxidative stress.
What is vitamin C?
This type of eating involves paying full attention to the experience of eating and can reduce stress.
What is mindful eating?
These "good" bacteria help maintain gut health and may reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What are probiotics?
Eating a diet high in this type of food (e.g., fruits and vegetables) is linked to lower rates of depression.
What is whole foods (nutrient-dense)?
Deficiency in this mineral, found in nuts and seeds, has been linked to depression. Often helps with anxiety and stress.
What is magnesium?
Skipping meals can cause drops in this, leading to irritability, shakiness, and poor focus.
What is blood sugar (or glucose)?
Eating fermented foods can support this part of the body, which is linked to mental health.
What is the gut (or gut microbiome)?
This type of diet, incorporating healthy fats and carbs, is linked to better mental health.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
This group of vitamins plays a major role in producing brain chemicals that regulate mood. Found in eggs and meat.
What are B-vitamins?
This cycle of stress → poor food choices → guilt → more stress is commonly referred to as this.
What is the stress-eating cycle?
This hormone (found in tart cherries, milk, and nuts) aids in sleep and digestion.
What is melatonin?