The gut-brain connection and Mood

The gut-brain connection

Studies have since Proved what you eat is also how you Feel

It was once practised to treat the brain separate from the rest of the body.  Just think about it, the head was thought to be a system of its' own.  They have since started calling gut lining the second brain. 

Pay attention to your gut-brain connection – it may contribute to your anxiety and digestion problems and much more....

Opt for a Regular, Nutritious Breakfast 
Eating breakfast regularly is associated with fewer depressive symptoms, according to some researchers. A 2017 study published in Appetite, for instance, analyzed the survey responses of 207,710 people aged 20 years and over and found that those who said they ate breakfast "seldom" or "sometimes" had higher depressive symptoms than those who ate breakfast "always."
While the association doesn't prove that the depressive symptoms were caused by skipping breakfast, it suggests a possible role of regular breakfast on mood that should be explored further.

Foods to Eat: Choose foods rich in fiber, nutrients, and good fats. Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, which helps to smooth out blood sugar levels by slowing the absorption of sugar into the blood. Try a bowl of steel-cut oats. Other breakfast foods to include are citrus fruits, strawberries, apples, whole grains, and nuts. 

An example of a Power Punch Breakfast or Snack a Great recipe

The new biology of depression
The old story is that depression is caused by a deficiency of neurotransmitters like serotonin. If you’ve been diagnosed with depression, your doctor may have said that you’re “just born that way.” And you may worry that having a depressed family member means that you’ll get depression too. Instead, we’re finding that depression is often a symptom of chronic inflammation. 

How Does Inflammation Start?
When feeling foggy, run-down, easily overwhelmed, and flat,  hormones as messengers between the gut and brain are out of balance.
Natural Remedies to fight Depression
Some of the top ways to beat depression are through diet, supplementation and lifestyle changes. Use the following tips to help combat depression.

Diet:
Stay away from sugars, processed grains, hydrogenated oils, packaged foods, and artificial sweeteners. Focus on healing and sealing your gut by eating the following foods:
1) Omega 3—rich foods - Salmon,grass-fed beef, chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, and avocado
2) Healthy saturated fats such as coconut oil
3) Nutrient- dense fruits and vegetables- Berries, green leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables
4) Bone Broth to heal gut lining
Supplements:
1) Vitamin D3- 5,000 IU/day or direct sunlight for 30 minutes/day
2) Magnesium- 500mg/day
3) B-complex 
4) Others include: St. Johns Wort or Ylang Ylang essential oil

Personal Note:
I started this blog to educate myself and have a place to refer back to in the future.  This blog is a reference tool not to replace a doctor .





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