135 ND How Nutrition Affects Your Brain

860. Are you throwing away the most nutritious parts of your groceries? From blending avocado pits into smoothies to snacking on peanut shells, social media is full of "zero-waste" food hacks—but are they actually safe?This week, Monica digs into the compost bin to separate the " ...  Show more

859. Does pickle juice really work, or are we all just falling for a briny trend?From the sidelines of the Philadelphia Eagles to the "wellness shots" at your local grocery checkout, pickle juice has officially gone viral. But while influencers claim it’s a cure-all for everythin ...  Show more

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

You already know the power that food has to affect your body composition and metabolism. But have you ever thought about how what you put on your plate impacts the way your brain functions? The latest data shows us that the way we eat can improve our mental capacity, ward off cog ...  Show more

Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health 00:05:46 - The Impact of Chronic Stress on the Brain and the Gut 00:11:36 - The Gut-Brain Axis 00:17:31 - Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score and Vegan/Vegetarian Diets 00:23:33 - Sources of Vitamin B5 for ...  Show more

What are the best diets for the brain and cognitive function? How much does diet influence our sensorium? What particular foods are important? How do we change our genes to optimize our brain? By listening to this episode, you can earn 0.5 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to blog. Li ...  Show more