Healthy Food Guide

The gut~brain axis HOW WHAT YOU EAT AFFECTS YOUR MIND

Karen Fittall is a health writer who contributes to leading Australian wellness publications, brands and programs.

Mind food: we chew over the fascinating link betwwen brain and gut

When was the last time you had a happy meal? We don’t mean the type that comes in a colourful cardboard box decorated with golden arches — we mean a meal that does good things for your mood.

It’s a genuine thing: what we eat has a surprising impact on our mental health, and there has been a lot of research

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