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The Brain Gut Connection

The Food Programme

CHAPTER

Mindful Eating and Mental Health

This chapter explores the practice of mindful eating, highlighting its sensory aspects and emotional connections through examples like engaging with a raisin. It discusses the importance of a wholesome diet rich in fiber and omega-3s for mental well-being, particularly in settings like psychiatric care. The chapter also addresses childhood dietary education, the impact of ultra-processed foods on teenagers, and the broader implications of communal eating on mental health.

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