We have heard "you are what you eat!" since our grade school years. As we learn more about the health risks associated with ultra processed foods, excessive sugar, and bad fats, it got us wondering- could a toxic diet contribute to toxic personalities?
It appears that there is a correlation between bad diet and bad behaviors. According to Science Daily, a "balanced diet is associated with better mental health, superior cognitive functions, and higher amounts of gray matter in the brain." Health Partners reports that nutrients in food we consume "literally become part of what makes up our brains." That may give you pause as you chomp on those chips, huh? Everything in moderation. :)
If good diet produces healthy brains and mental health, what does a shit diet create? Poor cognitive function. Mental health risks. Verbal deficits. Skipping those meals? Jumping on that extended fast? Welcome to higher risks for psychopathic personality traits. Maintaining brain health with proper diet enables better sleep, improved decision making skills, keener discernment and emotional balance (as the centers for emotive responses are in your brain, not your heart, folks!).
Your hosts share some of these disturbing findings in this episode, along with suggestions for healthy eating regardless of your location or income level. Grab a handful of dark berries and learn how to eat to mental health!
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