When it comes to declining mental health, the focus is usually on therapy, medication or lifestyle changes like exercise and mindfulness – but could the culprit be on your plate?
Experts spoke to Fox News Digital to shed light on the surprising connection between gluten, gut health and how we feel.
"Nutrition is one of the most under-appreciated factors in mental health," said Dr. Pete Sulack, a health practitioner based in Tennessee and founder of the Be Resilient Program.
The food we eat directly influences the production of feel-good chemicals and inflammation levels in our body, he noted, factors that are instrumental in shaping mood, focus and emotional resilience.
