Food and mood

This podcast episode explores the connection between what we eat and how we feel, highlighting how our brain regulates emotions and consumes significant energy. Emotional eating is discussed as a response to negative emotions like depression, anxiety, and stress, with examples from Chef Danny Edwards' experience in a high-stress kitchen environment. Professor Felice Jacker's pioneering research demonstrates the correlation between a healthy diet and enhanced mental health, despite initial skepticism. The episode also examines emotional eating, defining related terms and emphasizing the brain's high energy needs.