Fruit and veggies pave the road to happiness
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Fruit and vegetables have been identified as a vital key to mental well-being. A University of Queensland study suggests eating eight or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day not only leads to better physical health but improves mental well-being.

This isn’t some bullshit. There is a real science behind it.

Stanford University is one of the best research universities in the world.

When it comes to our mental state and the ability to manage stress, the brain is often the first suspect. However, our nutrition can also play a significant part in that the trillions of microbes living in our gut, known as our microbiome, hold significant sway over our daily emotions and long-term mental health. This is because our microbiome and brain are in constant communication, influencing one another’s next move via the gut-brain axis.

“Our gut can be thought of as having its own brain, replete with motor neurons, sensory neurons, and neurotransmitters. In fact, our ‘gut brain’ contains more of some neurotransmitters, like serotonin, than the brain in our head,” states Dr. Spencer.

“Increasing evidence is showing that bacteria in the gut, and the byproducts they produce, affect mood, cognition, and behavior,” states Dr. Spencer.

Our nutritional choices play a crucial role in shaping the composition and functionality of our gut microbiota. Consuming healthy foods fosters an environment where “good” microbes thrive, producing byproducts that benefit our mental health

https://lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu/stress-and-the-microbiome/

Eat a ton of fruits and vegetables. It will help your mood.

  • gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Unironically that’s what i’ve been thinking for a while now. You know that a lot of the pharmaceuticals you swallow are actually produced by fungus and bacteria? Basically the same thing happens in your gut. Over time, the bacteria in your gut produce (low amounts of) pharmacologically active substances. And that affects your health, your mood, it’s basically like magic mushrooms produce substances that affect your brain, so does your gut biome.

    • undeffeined@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Yes, our gut biome heavily influences our mood and immune system. It is fed by what we eat and plant based foods feed the best kind of gut flora.