The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
You've Changed: A CAMH Wellness Podcast - Episode 03
You've Changed: A CAMH Wellness Podcast - Episode 03
You've Changed: A CAMH Wellness Podcast - Episode 03
Wednesday 15th May 2019
Discover how Canada’s new food guide can improve your mental health. Listen to experts share tips on healthy eating, batch cooking, and dining out.
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Get the buttons here!Food and Mood: How Canada's New Food Guide Can Boost Your Mental Health
When you cook for yourself, you are using less processed ingredients and therefore you're also enjoying the process of cooking, which can in itself bring mental health benefits.
Feeling overwhelmed by all the food advice out there? In this episode of the CAMH Wellness Podcast, hosts Hilary and Jessica bring clarity to the chaos by diving into Canada's new food guide and its surprising connection to mental health. They’re joined by a stellar lineup of experts: Loblaws dietitian Karley Fallaise, renowned health advocate Rose Reisman, and CAMH’s own dietitian Kelly Matheson.
Together, they break down the new guidelines and share practical tips for healthier eating habits that can positively impact your mood. Ever wondered how what you eat affects how you feel? These experts discuss the benefits of filling half your plate with fruits and veggies, a quarter with protein, and the rest with whole grains. They also highlight the joys of batch cooking and family meals, making healthy eating not just manageable but enjoyable.
And if you’ve ever been curious about the Mediterranean diet, you’ll find out why it’s often hailed as a game-changer for mental well-being. But it’s not all about what happens in your kitchen. The episode also offers smart strategies for making better food choices when dining out. From asking waiters about preparation methods to understanding portion sizes, these tips can help you stay on track even when you're not at home.
One standout moment comes when an expert shares, 'Cooking for yourself means using fewer processed ingredients and enjoying the process, which can boost your mental health'. Tune in to discover how small changes in your diet can lead to big improvements in your mental well-being.