Toolkit Episode: ADHD and Winter Gut Health: How to Eat for Better Mood and Wellbeing

Did you know that what you eat directly affects your mental health?

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between gut health and mental wellbeing, with Cara Wheatley-McGrain.

Cara is an author and IBS specialist whose journey with inflammatory bowel disease has led her to become an advocate for mindful eating, and she shares simple, actionable tips to improve your gut health without feeling overwhelmed.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How what you eat impacts your gut, mood and overall health

  • How processed foods harm gut microbiome diversity

  • How to make better food choices

  • How to incorporate prebiotics and probiotics into your diet

  • How mindfulness can improve your relationship with food

  • Simple strategies to improve your gut health

  • Insights into the gut-brain connection

  • How managing stress can improve your digestion

    Timestamps

05.12: Cara’s journey with inflammatory bowel disease

12.20: The impact of processed foods on gut health

18.45: Easy ways to incorporate prebiotics and probiotics

23.30: The gut-brain connection and managing stress

30.15: Tips for simple, sustainable dietary changes

Connect with Cara on Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/themindfulgut_project/ Or through her: https://www.themindfulgut.co.uk/

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