Gympie Dietitian

20/11/2025

🌟 Boost Your Mood with Vitamin K2🌿

Did you know that Vitamin K2 plays a vital role in reducing depressive symptoms? Recent studies suggest a fascinating link between adequate K2 levels and improved mental health.

✨ What’s even more intriguing? Our gut can actually produce Vitamin K2! This means maintaining a healthy gut is essential not only for digestion but also for your mood 🧠

Here are some tips to optimize your gut health and help combat depression:
1. Eat Fermented Foods: Incorporate yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi into your diet. These foods are rich in probiotics that promote gut health.
2. Include Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, and other green vegetables not only provide essential nutrients but also support gut bacteria that produce K2.
3. Avoid Processed Foods: Minimize intake of sugars and artificial additives that can disrupt gut flora.
4. Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
5. Consider Prebiotics: Foods like garlic, onions, and (greenish) bananas can nourish the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
6. Get Regular Exercise: Physical activity promotes a healthy gut microbiome and overall well-being.
7. Fibre fibre fibre! Plant fibres are both prebiotic and provide bulk and moisture to move food matter though the gut for efficient digestion, keeping your insides clean and feeding your gut bacteria.

🌈 Taking care of your gut can be a powerful strategy for enhancing your mood and mental health. Let’s prioritize our gut health for a happier mind! 💚



Article here: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/5/861

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I had a blast working with the talented young gardeners from Prep to Year 3 on a fun microgreens project! 🥦✨ The kids discovered that big nutrition can come from tiny plants, and their green thumbs are definitely growing! 🌿

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