Category: Nutrition

Serotonin’s role in mental health

Since we started our blog, one main focus has been to document the connection between mental health and nutrition. Dozens of studies have concluded that there’s a connection between a proper diet and positive mental health.

One possible reason for this link is that the body’s main neurotransmitters that regulate our mental health depend on the right balance of vitamins and minerals to provide the right conditions for their production and effectiveness.

Serotonin is one of those neurotransmitters.

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5 natural ways to sleep better

Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.

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12 nutrients to improve mental health and the foods that contain them

In 2007, Canadian researchers reviewed several studies that had explored the connection between nutrition and mental health. As part of their review, they summarized the effect of specific vitamins and minerals on brain function.

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3 steps for setting goals to a healthier new you

It’s that time of year again: goal setting. The new year is everyone’s favourite time to set new goals. If you’re considering setting goals for 2015—especially health-related goals—here are 3 tips to help you get started.

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Replace lost nutrients with EMPowerplus

We all know that the brain needs the right forms of nutrition to function at its peak. Nutrients are the building blocks of all neurotransmitters, which are the foundation to brain function.

Many researchers have shown a strong connection between healthy diets (fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean meat, little junk food) and positive mental health. Unfortunately, our society tends to follow a diet opposite to that.

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Mental health researcher focuses on nutrition in her TEDx talk

Dr. Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist in New Zealand who has researched the effects EMPowerplus has on mental health, recently spoke at a TEDx even in Christchurch.

TEDx are local, independent events patterned after the famous TED Talks.

In her TEDx talk, Rucklidge speaks on the abundant research showing the significant role nutrition plays in both positive and negative mental health.

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Wholesome Wave: improving access to proper nutrition

Two researchers specializing in establishing connections between nutrition and mental health recently wrote an article about Wholesome Wave, an American nonprofit focused on improving access to proper nutrition.

Drs. Bonnie Kaplan and Julia Rucklidge outlined four areas where the nonprofit has excelled in the 7 years they have been established:

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6 studies around the world linking fruit & veggies with mental health

Over the last few years, researchers have become more open to the idea that diet and mental health are inextricably linked. Several studies have demonstrated that connection.

One common thread among these studies is the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables in one’s diet. This makes sense since fresh fruits and vegetables (especially in substantial quantities and varieties) are rich in the vitamins and minerals needed for proper brain function.

Here are 6 studies that specifically connect fresh fruits and vegetable (as well as a few other healthy foods) with positive mental health.

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Nutrition Above the Neck: Why is This Topic Met With Hostility?

Two researchers specializing in exploring the connection between nutrition and mental health recently published an article on Mad in America comparing nutrition-based therapy in cancer patients with nutrition-based therapy in mental health patients.

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The importance of amino acids

Amino acids play a critical role in building and maintaining every body system and process. To make sure your body can operate optimally, it’s important that you find a good balance of amino acids in your diet. That can be found in Transition Support Plus.

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Junk food bad for mental health; fruit and veggies good for it

British researchers recently published an article in the Central European Journal of Public Health showing a connection between diet and mental health among university students.

The study had over 3,700 students at 7 universities in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales self administer questionnaires, including a 12-item food frequency questionnaire, Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale, and modified Beck Depression Inventory.

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