Did you know that what you eat could have a direct effect on your emotions? Many of us are familiar with how our bodies respond to what we consume, to the point that counting carbs and calories is all too common. Less widely known is how certain foods can affect our brain chemistry, and therefore our moods – in ways both good and bad. In this episode, psychologist Nancy Hoffman give us the scoop: How protein and Omega 3 fatty acids are friends to our moods; how refined carbohydrates may taste great in the moment but ultimately bring us down; and three simple tips to help manage our moods through diet.
Discussion on how your food choices affect brain chemistry -- and in turn, your moods