Nutrition

Nutrition and Mental Health: It’s Not Just About the Food

Posted on 28/04/2025 in Mental Health, Nutrition

When we think of nutrition, it’s easy to focus on supplements, diet plans, eating patterns, and weight loss. However, this is not all that nutrition encompasses. It also involves our relationship with food and our bodies, two factors that are closely connected to an individual’s sense of mental wellness. In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with messaging about being “healthy”. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s explore what true health means, and how external factors shape our understanding of it. The Pressure to Be “Healthy” Societal influences like social media, celebrities, politics, family, and even the healthcare system… Read More Here!

 

Go With Your Gut – The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health

Posted on 06/03/2025 in Health&Wellness, Mental Health, Nutrition

Practitioners in many health fields are incorporating a more holistic approach when working with clients to help improve overall well-being. When it comes to mental health treatment from a holistic lens, physical activity, sleep, and nutrition are important considerations to explore. In Canada, March is recognized as Nutrition Month, and in honour of that, we will explore one aspect of the connection between our brains and our nutrition by looking at the connection between our gut health and our mental health! “Go with your gut” or “gut-wrenching” are terms used when needing to make tough decisions or feeling something deeply.… Read More Here!