Food & Mood

I'm currently teaching a mental health unit to my senior Health class, where we are exploring the many factors that can impact positive mental well-being.

Today I introduced the concept of how food choices can affect our mood.

The take home messages were:

- Eating a balanced diet with a variety of wholesome foods can have a positive impact on your mood by releasing 'feel good hormones'.

- If you experience 'happiness' & 'good moods', you are less likely to experience negative self talk, be more resilient to life's adversities AND have a better handle on stress.

What does this mean? Improved mental well-being!

HOORAY for good food, a happy gut and a great mood :)