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When tackling mental health, consider your diet, too
Research has shown that there is a strong connection between your food and your mood.
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High-sugar and ultra-processed foods have been linked to major health problems.
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Keri Matwick and Kelsi Matwick
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Sheri smiles as she bites into the warm chocolate cookie, the flavours of vanilla, sweet chocolate and rich butter transporting her back to her mother’s cosy kitchen. The comforting taste melts away the stress of a long day at work.
Sheri is experiencing emotions associated with “comfort foods”. How do the taste, smell and sight of certain foods bring pleasure and emotions?
