2453: Can Changing Your Diet Make You Feel Happier? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Ultra-Processed Foods & Gut-Brain Connection

Published: Feb. 10, 2024, 8 a.m.

b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 2453:\\nDr. Jenny Brockis explores the profound impact of diet on mental health in her article on DrJennyBrockis.com. She emphasizes that depression is more than just a brain disorder and is interconnected with our gut, immune, and endocrine systems. By adopting healthier dietary habits, like a Mediterranean-style diet and reducing ultra-processed foods, we can not only improve mood but also reduce the risk of depression.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2023/10/27/can-changing-your-diet-make-you-feel-happier/\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"Dietary intervention can improve mood."\\n"Depression is now considered a whole-body disorder because of the interconnection between our brain, gut, immune, and endocrine systems."\\n"The microbiome is dynamic, and the balance of good and bad bacteria is changed by what you eat."\\nEpisode references:\\nThe Mood and Food Institute at Deakin University: https://www.deakin.edu.au/business-and-community/donate/stories-of-giving/the-dkin-difference-2021/food-and-mood\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'