You Are What You Eat – The Gut/Mind Connection

If you are what you eat, what does that mean if you survive on junk food? Could eating potato chips and sugary cookies really lead to any positive benefits? You already know the answer to that question—but reaching for those unhealthy foods and snacks could actually be doing even more harm than previously known. Fueling the body with food void of any nutritional value can wreak serious havoc on your body. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, anxiety, and even hormonal imbalance can all result from a poor diet. And these symptoms may all be tied to your gut bacteria, according to recent research from McMaster University. The study focused primarily on the correlation between gut bacteria and its effect on mood and behavior. It is often said that health begins in the gut, and as evidenced by the study, that includes mental health. If behavioral illness can be tied to nutrition, it might just help you put an end to reaching for those unhealthy but common “comfort foods” to help cope with stress and sadness.… Read More