If you feel that your brain is not working at its best and you frequently suffer from brain fog, try including these nutrients in sufficient quantities in your diet. It may be the missing link you need for your brain to work at its best.
Tag Archives | Mental Health
Vitamin B6 For Better Mental Health
Vitamin B6 can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Check that you have structured your diet to include adequate amounts of this vitamin to help increase your mental health and quality of life.
Omega-3 Fat Increases Effectiveness of Anti-Depressants
This exciting new research provides a strategy to improve the response to anti-depressant medication through a better omega-3 fat index and omega-6 to omega-3 fat ratio present in the blood. The best source of omega 3 is seafood, especially salmon, sardines, mackerel and oysters followed by flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts.
How Seafood Can Reduce Your Risk of Postpartum Depression
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You are not alone if you suffer from postpartum depression. 15-20% of mothers and one in ten fathers will suffer postpartum depression. A huge change has just happened in your life which is both psychological and physical and this can trigger postpartum depression. It is a […]
Seafood can improve your academic performance
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are studying and are doing your best to achieve your best results you may think it comes down to simply putting in the time in to study. What you may not have considered is the role of diet and specifically, seafood in improving your […]
5 Foods to Help Relieve Anxiety
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist We all experience some level of anxiety from time to time. Did you know that the foods you eat in your diet can help relieve anxiety? I am not talking about sitting down with a bar of chocolate and eating the whole thing out of stress […]
The link between your mental health, gut health and diet
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There is no doubt that what you eat influences your mood and mental health. Research has progressed from diet playing a potential role in mental health, to diet being a strong cause of mental wellness or illness. The evidence of the interaction between your gut and […]
A bowl full of goodness for your brain and overall health
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are in the mood for an Asian inspired meal, then look no further than this Thai sweet chilli tuna rice bowl. The Safcol tuna Thai Sweet Chilli will boost your brain, cholesterol and skin health with a good dose of omega 3 fat. Looking […]
You’re one mouthful of seafood away from a good mood
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You have probably heard the phrase that you are what you eat. To expand on this analogy your mood is affected by what you eat. Have you ever thought that the burger, chips and a coke from the local fast-food restaurant were a good idea, but […]
