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The Brain Gut Connection

The Food Programme

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Nourishing Minds: The Food-Mental Health Connection

This chapter explores the integration of food into educational practices at primary schools, highlighting its positive effects on children and the community. It discusses nutrition's role in mental health, detailing how specific dietary choices, particularly a Mediterranean diet, can influence brain development and well-being. The conversation also emphasizes hands-on initiatives like school gardens, which promote healthy eating and enhance children's engagement in learning.

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