Alex Manly
Alex Manly
How can your nutrition impact your mental wellbeing?
How can your nutrition impact your mental wellbeing?
How can your nutrition impact your mental wellbeing?
Monday 30th January 2023
Learn how your diet affects mental health with insights from Jo Woodhurst on 'The Waitlist'. Get practical tips for better nutrition and mental wellbeing.
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Get the buttons here!How Your Diet Shapes Your Mind: A Chat with Jo Woodhurst
Nutrients are basically the building blocks of what our brain is made out of. So gut health is such a big thing now and luckily we're learning a lot more about it.
Ever thought about how what you eat might be affecting your mind? In this episode of 'The Waitlist', host Alex Manly sits down with Jo Woodhurst, the Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave, to dig into the fascinating connection between our diet and mental wellbeing. Jo breaks down the science behind how nutrients act as the building blocks for our brain and why gut health is so crucial for mental stability.
She explains how inflammation from a poor diet can mess with your immune system and even lead to anxiety-like symptoms. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! Jo shares practical tips for maintaining a balanced diet, starting with something as simple as eating a good source of protein for breakfast. She also highlights the importance of high-quality ingredients and supplements, like magnesium, to keep your brain in top shape.
And if you're on a budget, Jo's got you covered with affordable nutrition resources and small, sustainable changes you can make without breaking the bank. This episode is packed with actionable advice that can help you take control of your mental health through better nutrition. Tune in to learn how small changes in your diet can make a big difference in how you feel.