EP213: 3 Steps for Improving Mood with Food with Autumn Smith

Since I was a teen, I’ve struggled with mental health issues that no doctor (or psychiatrist) knew how to treat.

It wasn’t until I adopted the paleo diet and suddenly felt calmer, clearer and happier than I had in YEARS, that I understood the food I was eating was affecting my emotions.

Today, the link between food and mood is a burgeoning area of research and something I’ve spend hundreds of hours studying, which is why this week’s podcast is devoted to the 3 steps I’ve taken to keep my mood more stable than it’s been in all my life AND some of the awesome new research I think you’ll benefit from knowing about.

Here are some of the other topics I cover:

Common side effects of psychiatric meds The foods moms eat when they’re pregnant that increase their child’s risk of mental health issues The link between gluten and schizophrenia and psychosis Hidden sources of gluten Why the wrong kind of dairy may provoke mental health issues The nutrient deficiency that almost ⅓ of those who are depressed suffer from The super nutrient that helps keep me calm The most important foods and nutrients for mental health The food that will keep your brain 11 years younger if you consume it daily The simple trick I used to avoid mood fluctuations The link between depression and type 2 diabetes The link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s The lifestyle hacks I use to keep my mood stable The 2 perspective shifts that have improved my mood significantly My New Year’s resolution And so much more!