Expired Nutrition and Mental Health / nutrición y la salud mental

This workshop will explore the intricate relationship between nutrition and mental health.  We will look at the latest research, uncover how dietary choices impact cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall psychological well-being.  We will explore the profound effects of macronutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants on mental health, while also looking at the effects of meal timing, processed foods and disordered eating.  Discover practical strategies for incorporating brain-boosting foods into your daily diet and learn how simple dietary adjustments can foster better mental health outcomes and optimal wellness.

Se proporciona interpretación en español

Este taller explorará la intrincada relación entre nutrición y salud mental. Daremos una mirada a las últimas investigaciones, descubriremos cómo influyen las elecciones dietéticas en la función cognitiva, la regulación del estado de ánimo y el bienestar psicológico general. Exploraremos los profundos efectos de los macronutrientes, las vitaminas, los minerales y los antioxidantes en la salud mental, al tiempo que analizaremos los efectos del horario de las comidas, los alimentos procesados y los trastornos alimentarios. Descubriremos estrategias prácticas para incorporar alimentos que potencian el cerebro en su dieta diaria y aprenderemos cómo unos sencillos ajustes dietéticos pueden fomentar mejores resultados de salud mental y un bienestar óptimo.

Presented by: Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS:

Jane is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) with a master’s in counseling degree. Jane passionately believes in the transformative power of food, and that understanding food choices, food quality and one’s relationship with food can lead to greater awareness and improved health. She regularly helps individuals navigate inaccurate nutrition information and understand, from a non-diet approach, the impact of their food choices on their mental, emotional, and physical health with a “food first” philosophy that is complemented with evidence-based practices that prioritize optimal nutrition.