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Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, a crucial mineral that has been associated with deeper, more consistent sleep. Toss pumpkin seeds on top of a salad or creamy vegan soup for an added boost. Brown rice contains an amino acid called tryptophan that

Feeling a little blue or down in the dumps? You might be feeling this way because of the foods you’re eating. Your diet plays a fundamental role in your emotional health and eating the wrong types of foods can impact your mood and emotional wellbeing

Can’t sleep? It may be something you didn’t eat. The brain depends on a complex array of nutrients to ensure peaceful, uninterrupted slumber. If you’re battling nighttime wakefulness, eat these foods 1 to 4 hours before bed to sleep more soundly. Spi

The turmoil caused by the pandemic has affected everyone in different ways. Uncertainty, fear and anxiety caused by ongoing stress can place its toll on our bodies, health and mood. Almost one in five adults were likely to be experiencing some form o

We all have stress from time to time, but when it goes on for weeks or months, chronic stress can impact all the body’s systems – especially the adrenals. The adrenal glands are small organs that rest on top of the kidneys and are responsible for rel

What’s a good late-night bite for better sleep? Janis Chapman, Asheville, North Carolina First, here’s what not to do: Nosh on those leftover buffalo wings drenched in hot sauce right before bed. “Spicy and fried foods tax the digestive system and ma

The last few years has seen the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry provide us with the scientific evidence that clearly shows the connection between what we eat and how we feel. Demonstrated in a 2010 research study by Felice Jacka, head of the

The brain depends on a complex array of nutrients to ensure peaceful, uninterrupted slumber. If you’re battling nighttime wakefulness, eat these foods 2–4 hours before bed. Chickpeas are rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that acts as a precursor to

Do you have frequent mood swings, struggle with your weight, feel bloated, tired, have menstrual irregularities, suffer from wild and crazy PMS or are finding perimenopause or menopause a struggle? It doesn’t matter what age you are, if your hormones

Dark chocolate Researchers have found eating a couple of squares of dark chocolate (30g) can reduce stress hormones, stabilise blood glucose and may help control cravings. Perfect as a treat when you need a pick me up. Sweet potato Provides plenty

It’s two in the morning. Your staring into the darkness and wondering if you’ll ever get to sleep. Every night five to ten percent of us wrestle with problems like this, usually followed by an inability to stay awake and alert the next day. Pharmaceu

Words STEPHANIE OSFIELD When you’re hit by a powerful food craving, do you reach for something that’s salty, sweet or high in fat? Your choice may not be as random as you think. In fact, the tastes you prefer and the foods you crave can provide impor

Turn to p. 45to see all of the healthy goodies we're giving away in partnership with our sponsors—natural products, gift cards, cookbooks, & more! Melissa King, in her book Easy. Whole. Vegan. provides three great vegan egg replacements: 1 Tbs. flaxs

It’s more important than ever to eat well as the stress and strain of modern life can have a negative effect on our bodies and minds. It’s vital, then, that we eat to support our mood, energy and health. As well as keeping us energised enough to enjo

When it comes to our general physical and mental wellbeing, very few things make us feel better than a decent night’s sleep. But if you sometimes find it difficult to nod off, help may be at hand. Studies show that certain foods may help us sleep. Nu

Our confidence in what we eat and grow is, if not broken, then seriously undermined. “Too much information, too little knowledge,” says frustrated nutrition scientist and Distinguished Professor Paul Moughan. “We need to re-establish some simple diet

Whether it’s the cat peeing on the bed, the dog cowering under the bed during storms, separation anxiety or signs of aggression, management of your pet’s behavior may require a combination of calming strategies, behaviour modification programs, envir

We all have stress from time to time. But when it goes on for weeks, or months, chronic stress can impact all the body's systems—especially the adrenal glands, small organs that rest on top of the kidneys and are responsible for releasing important h

BY LISA TURNER Can’t sleep? It may be something you didn’t eat. The brain depends on a complex array of nutrients to ensure peaceful, uninterrupted slumber. If you’re battling nighttime wakefulness, eat these foods 1 to 4 hours before bed to sleep mo

We all know the importance of sleep – it’s practically the glue that holds us together. A bad night’s rest can wreak havoc on our moods and productivity, as well as cause us to crave unhealthy foods. In fact, research by King’s College London suggest

The cause of many a post–Christmas lunch coma, turkey is rich in tryptophan, which the body transforms into sleep-promoting melatonin. High–glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrates like rice deposit their energy quickly into your body, causing an insulin

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well,” wrote Virginia Woolf in A Room of One’s Own, and there’s no arguing with that. We’ve all experienced enough post-meal comas (or ‘postprandial somnolence’, in the medical lingo

It has compounds associated with mood-lifting chemicals in our brains, including the natural antidepressant phenylethylamine and tryptophan, which we need to produce the happiness neurotransmitter serotonin. Just don’t overindulge or it will have the

— They don’t say food is medicine without reason. My profound 25-year journey back to restored mental wellness began with diet and supplementation. I’ve pulled 2 recipes from my book, The Essential Diet: Eating for Mental Health, because these recipe

TEXT BY LISA TURNER, RECIPES BY NATHAN LYON AND JULIE MORRIS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY RONALD TSANG, ILLUSTRATIONS BY GEETANJALI CHATRATH TALWAR CANCER PROTECTIVE. This brilliant green powder made from ground green tea leaves was originally served in tradition

Sweet Potato Puttanesca with Chicken & Swiss Chardcleaneating.com/sweetpotato-puttanesca Eggs contain choline, a nutrient that’s needed for the production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that impacts the portions of the brain responsible for reg

Between visiting in-laws, family challenges, shopping frenzies, maxed-out credit cards, and just too many parties, the holidays can be a season of stress—not joy. This year, make your holidays happier: try these seven foods to calm your mind, support

You sleep because you release melatonin, which comes from serotonin, a neurotransmitter. Serotonin can be optimised by an evening meal rich in tryptophan, which is found in poultry, seafood, bananas and dairy produce, but you need carbohydrate to opt