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Often when people are experiencing\u00a0difficulties in life they neglect their own nourishment which in turn can increase their emotional\u00a0vulnerability.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Establishing a regular diet of nutritious foods and understanding how our food affects\u00a0our mood can be of huge support when under stress.<\/p>\n<p class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Certain foods types are now being recognised as causing instability to our\u00a0brain function and\u00a0emotional wellbeing while others offer us a chance to maintain a healthy, consistent mood, give us\u00a0more energy and provide us with better nourishment for our bodies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">In this talk we will discuss what our physical needs are in relation to a\u00a0balanced mood, while also\u00a0focusing on the healthy food choices we can make to enhance our brain\u00a0function and emotional\u00a0stability. (People with special dietary needs or restrictions should consult their GP or Dietician)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Duration: The talk runs for 1.5 hours.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Target audience: This talk is suitable for the general public.<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Aims and objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To provide guidelines for a healthy diet for your mental health in conjunction\u00a0with\u00a0Safefood\u00a0nutritional guidelines.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">To demonstrate the causes and effects of our changes in food consumption over\u00a0the last 50 years.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To understand the mental-health statistics in Ireland at present.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To explain how our brain functions and the necessary nutrients for this\u00a0functioning.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To understand self-care in relation to mental well-being.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To illustrate how to challenge unhelpful eating patterns.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To aid participants to evaluate their own behaviour and substitute unhelpful\u00a0practices with more helpful ones.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To build and share knowledge of healthy eating habits.<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">To encourage greater well-being and mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Talk outline<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0History &amp; change of food production<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0Biology &amp; chemistry of the brain<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0Necessary foods to maintain a healthy brain &amp; a\u00a0good mood<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Where we go wrong with sugar &amp; comfort food<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">How toxins &amp; stimulants affect our brain &amp; mood<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Hydration &amp; mood<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">New research \u2013\u00a0The brain &amp; gut connection<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">Allergies &amp; intolerances<\/li>\n<li class=\"textbox\" dir=\"ltr\">The social side &#8211; Food sourcing, preparation, eating habits &amp; gift\u00a0giving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is well accepted that what we eat can affect how we feel. 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