In this episode:

• What we eat affects our mental health, especially depression and this extends to prenatal diet
• Some evidence exists that certain microbiome patterns in infancy can lead to persisting behavioural problems for years
• Eating, sleeping, and exercising well are simple ways to start
• Aiming for a Mediterranean diet or the Australian Dietary Guidelines is a simple piece of advice that can reduce risk of mental disorders
• There is emerging evidence suggesting that the oral microbiome may play a role in influencing cardiovascular health and even dementia

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Total time: 24 mins
Guest: Amy Loughman, Senior Research Fellow; Deakin University’s Food & Mood Centre