You may have heard the term ultra-processed food (UPF) being used a lot in the media recently. This category of food has attracted a lot of attention due to their potential harm to health. This week will be a whistlestop tour into what UPF is and whether or not we should be eating it.
Many studies testing people’s microbiomes have linked low species diversity and richness with mental illness and decreased mental health, highlighting the importance of getting our gut bacteria in check. In this blog episode, we’ll find out how to help our gut microbiome flourish and encourage both richness and diversity through prioritising gut-friendly foods.
In this blog, we dive into the transformative power of dietary fibre – learn how this essential nutrient fuels your gut and nourishes your mind for optimal health.
The Messenger Molecules: Serotonin and Dopamine. Serotonin, often dubbed the “happy hormone” has many important roles in the body. These include mood, appetite, and sleep regulation, memory, learning ability, and sexual function.
Welcome to “Food for Thought,” a blog series designed to be exactly that! By delving into the intricate connection between gut health and mental well-being, this blog aims to stimulate your mind and your tastebuds and provoke thoughtful reflection on how nutrition influences mood.
In my last blog I wrote about the difference between mental health and mental illness. The current way that we interchange these terms does have consequences. We are happy to talk about mental health, but conversations on mental illness seem to be more problematic.
What is the difference between physical health and physical illness? It is a simple question – and I bet you know the answer! However, when the same question is posed with regard to mental health and mental illness it is perhaps more difficult.
Hammersley Homes is hosting our first-ever charity walk, the Golden Steps Walk. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness about mental illness and provide vital support to those experiencing isolation.
Where do we find help when we are concerned about a mental health issue? The answer to that question is not always obvious. It can depend upon a number of different factors. Among these is the severity of the problem.
As I’ve transitioned into Nutrition, I’ve learned how significantly diet and nutritional status can influence the onset and course of mental illnesses.
Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging and highly promising field that recognises this link. This weeks blog will give an overview of the field and it’s potential in the future.
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, Brian Woods focuses on this year’s theme – MOVEMENT – by talking about the benefits of exercise for our mental wellbeing.
Of course, what we eat is critical for our gut health. But many other aspects complement nutrition in making sure our tums are as happy as can be. A cumulation of these lifestyle factors over time will have the greatest impact on our mental well-being.
You may have heard the term ultra-processed food (UPF) being used a lot in the media recently. This category of food has attracted a lot of attention due to their potential harm to health. This week will be a whistlestop tour into what UPF is and whether or not we should be eating it.
