Low levels of vitamin D might be the cause.
We get very little vitamin D from food, sunlight is our main source. Vitamin D is crucial staying well and fighting of the winter bugs but it is also important for serotonin production. This is the neurotransmitter that helps us to feel calm and happy. Vitamin D […]
Supporting your mood with the right diet is easier than you think. Here are 10 tips to get you started …
Avoid foods that play havoc with your blood sugar levels. Keep sugar, artificial sweeteners, fizzy drinks and sweet foods out of your diet.
Eat protein. Plenty of it with each meal and snack to […]
‘Hangry’; When you are so hungry you become frustrated or angry, or both.There is a moment when your blood sugar dips so low that you need food NOW! Until you get it you are irritable, cranky and really unpleasant to be around.
Being hangry is a sign of reactive hypoglycaemia, when blood sugar levels rise and fall […]
Is there a connection between our mood and the food we eat? Absolutely! Eating the wrong foods can make you more prone to depression, low mood, anxiety and less ability to cope. This is because the wrong diet can lead to dysfunction in the areas of the body that work hard to keep us mentally-well.
What […]
Signs of neurotransmitter imbalances – take a look at our infographic.
Brain chemistry imbalances can arise from a number of separate imbalances within the body. From impaired digestion to nutrient deficiencies. It takes work on the diet, digestion and absorption to identify and rectify brain chemistry imbalances.
