Why Food and Mood Belong in the Same Conversation When we think of mental health, we often picture therapy, mindfulness, or medication. But research increasingly shows that what we eat also has a profound effect on how we feel. This field — known as nutritional psychiatry — explores the fascinating relationship between diet, gut health, and mood. From the nutrients that fuel our neurotransmitters, to the fibres that shape our gut microbiome, to the vagus nerve that connects

Sugar is everywhere. It can be found not only in sweets and soft drinks but also in foods that many people consider healthy, such as breakfast cereals, flavoured yoghurts, granola bars, plant-based drinks, salad dressings, and sauces. While enjoying something sweet occasionally is not a problem, regularly consuming too much added sugar may negatively affect health over time. Understanding where added sugar hides, how it differs from naturally occurring sugars, and how much is