How Food Impacts Your Brain: Neurotransmitters, Mood, and Mental Health
Ever feel like your emotions are on a rollercoaster after a meal? That's because they are! The food we eat has a direct impact on our brain chemistry, influencing everything from our mood and energy levels to our focus and sleep. Think of your brain as a high-performance machine: to function optimally, it needs the right fuel. As a sportsperson and someone who's spent the last 4-5 years deeply immersed in the world of nutrition, I've become obsessed with understanding this intricate connection between food and our mental well-being. It all started with a personal quest to clear up my skin. Through trial and error, I discovered I was sensitive to gluten and lactose. Eliminating them not only transformed my complexion but also supercharged my energy and mood. This sparked a deep dive into how food can be used to "hack" our brain chemistry and optimize our mental well-being. Taking Control: The Mind-Body-Food Connection I remember one day, I was really strugglin...