There are limited studies currently available on the Mediterranean diet and its effects on mental health; however, there is some evidence which shows that the nutrients gained from this diet, such as antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids, fibre and B-vitamins positively effect mood and brain function. ​What is missing from many studies is the impact that the Mediterranean lifestyle also has on mental health, which includes diet, lifestyle, social and cultural aspects. Although diet does play a part

Most of us have heard about the placebo effect, however less is known about the nocebo effect. The placebo effect shows the positive correlation between our mind-body connection, our body’s ability to heal itself. However, what we are started to understand is that the opposite is also true, it’s called the nocebo effect.

If you’ve ever looked at the back of a packet of chips or even some “healthy” snacks and thought, “What on earth is in this stuff?” you’re not alone. Welcome to the world of ultra-processed foods, a modern invention that has turned our supermarket aisles into a minefield of eatable substances claiming to be food.