Nutritional psychiatry: how what we eat affects our mental health
Following a balanced diet is key to taking care of our bodies, but what role does nutrition play in our mental health? Nutritional psychiatry has been researching this connection for years. We spoke with two leading experts in the field: Felice Jacka, a pioneer in the field and recent recipient of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award, and Julia Rucklidge, director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury.