Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Best Diet For Mood Update 2023
Jul 14, 2023
Austin Coleman, a fourth-year medical student at Western University, passionately discusses the profound link between diet and mental health. He reveals how ultra-processed foods can heighten depression and anxiety risks. The conversation also highlights the Mediterranean diet's mood-boosting benefits and the significance of mindful eating. Austin touches on the surprising impacts of fermented foods and dark chocolate on emotional well-being, blending humor with insightful research to illustrate how small dietary changes can lead to significant improvements in mental health.
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Mental Health
- Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods relates to increased risk of depression and anxiety.
- There is a statistically significant association, but causality is not confirmed yet.
Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
- Avoid ultra-processed foods containing artificial additives and preservatives.
- Check ingredient lists carefully; unfamiliar additives often indicate ultra-processed products.
Sugar Plus Saturated Fat Impact
- Combined high sugar and saturated fat diets associate most strongly with depressive symptoms.
- Sugar or saturated fat alone showed less significant association than the combined intake.