Written by Erika Martin BSc Nutrition Candidate
Reviewed by Andrea Miller MHSc, RD
Have you ever considered how food affects your mood? Most people associate the food they eat with how it makes them feel physically. For example, it is easy to notice that eating a few too many pizza slices may leave you feeling full or bloated, or that having dairy when you lactose intolerant will likely lead you right to the bathroom. What might not be so clear to see, is that what we eat may also affect our mood and the way we feel mentally. This means that by being more mindful of eating healthy and meeting our nutrient requirements, it is possible to stay more energized, enhance our mood and ultimately feel better.