Show Notes
Mental health nurse Helen Duyvestyn is passionate about nutrition and lifestyle changes for enhancing mental illness.
" It's about setting some boundaries. But it's also very much about self care. And I really see that a lot of people talk about self care and bubble bars and manicures and things like that. But to me, self care is actually eating well and actually providing yourself with food that's really nutritious because you'll notice the difference." -Helen Duyvestyn
With 20 years of experience in the field, Helen's mission is to bring holistic mental health care to mainstream medicine. Her work emphasises the importance of boundaries, self-care and whole foods, as well as the gut-brain-access connection and the impact of ultra-processed foods and trans fats on mood. Helen is passionate about bringing these solutions to mainstream medicine.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. The Impact of Diet on Mental Health: Explore the research that shows how dietary changes and supplementation can reduce depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
2. The Role of Trans Fats: Examine how trans fat consumption affects irritability, aggression and behavior.
3. The Benefits of Eating Whole Foods: Discover how eating whole, unprocessed foods can improve overall health and mental wellbeing.
Resources:
https://www.onelifenz.com/abouthelen
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