06/01/2026
Would you believe me if I said your mood is less about your brain and more about your gut??
Through the gut–brain axis, your digestive system and nervous system are in constant conversation.
Around 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut, alongside key neurotransmitters that influence calm, focus & emotional resilience (you feel like crying every month 2days before your period? Hormones and Gut have a BIG influence on this)
When the gut is inflamed, stressed or undernourished, that signal travels straight to the brain.
The result can look like anxiety, low mood, brain fog, irritability or feeling constantly on edge… like you had 20cups of caffeine.
Food can either amplify that stress signal or soften it.
Creating calm through food means prioritising stability and nourishment,
- regular meals to regulate blood sugar
- adequate protein to support neurotransmitter production
- omega 3 fats to reduce inflammation
- fibre rich plants to support a diverse, resilient microbiome
When inflammation goes down and digestion improves, the nervous system feels safer. A calm gut reduces the need for constant stress responses.
This is not about perfection or restriction.
It is about using food as a tool to support mental steadiness, not just physical health.
A calmer gut creates a calmer mind.
If you want to know more about HOW to improve your nutrition so you can also feel more in control of your hormones, emotions and have a stronger sense of CALM just for general life,
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