{"id":41240,"date":"2022-02-21T15:07:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T15:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=41240"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"gut-brain-connection-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gut-Brain Connection Diet: A Simple Guide (With A Food List)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#How_Is_The_Gut_Connected_To_The_Brain\" >How Is The Gut Connected To The Brain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Chemical_Connection\" >Chemical Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Physical_Connection\" >Physical Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Gut_And_Brain_Interaction_Good_And_Bad_News\" >Gut And Brain Interaction: Good And Bad News<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#What_Is_The_Gut-Brain_Connection_Diet\" >What Is The Gut-Brain Connection Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#1_Cut_Back_On_Sugar\" >1. Cut Back On Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#2_Cut_Back_On_Unhealthy_Fats\" >2. Cut Back On Unhealthy Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#3_Eat_More_Fiber\" >3. Eat More Fiber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#4_Eat_Good_Fats\" >4. Eat Good Fats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#5_Eat_Probiotic-Rich_Foods_Supplements\" >5. Eat Probiotic-Rich Foods &amp; Supplements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#6_Reduce_Stress_And_Get_More_Sleep\" >6. Reduce Stress And Get More Sleep<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Are_There_Any_Other_Benefits\" >Are There Any Other Benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#What_Foods_Can_You_Eat_On_The_Gut-Brain_Connection_Diet\" >What Foods Can You Eat On The Gut-Brain Connection Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Foods_Rich_In_Omega-3_Fats\" >Foods Rich In Omega-3 Fats\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Fermented_Foods\" >Fermented Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#High-Fiber_Foods\" >High-Fiber Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Foods_Rich_In_Polyphenols\" >Foods Rich In Polyphenols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Foods_Rich_Tryptophan\" >Foods Rich Tryptophan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#Foods_Rich_In_Vitamin_B12_And_Folate\" >Foods Rich In Vitamin B12 And Folate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gut-brain-connection-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that your brain and gut are connected? Recent studies have suggested that the health of your gut influences your mood and behavior (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5641835\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The gut microbiome, which refers to all microorganisms in the gut, is made up of over 500 bacteria species.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers have discovered a possible neural connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain through a network called the &#8220;brain-gut axis&#8221; In this article, we will summarize how gut health impacts mental health, suggest simple ways to improve your connection between brain and gut and provide a food list you can use to follow these diet recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_The_Gut_Connected_To_The_Brain\"><\/span><strong>How Is The Gut Connected To The Brain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways your gut is connected to your brain:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chemical_Connection\"><\/span><strong>Chemical Connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever felt a gut-wrenching feeling in the pit of your stomach in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-to-exercise-when-tired\/\">response to anxiety<\/a>, excitement, or anger? This sensation may have resulted from the activation of certain neurons in your intestines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are about 100 million neurons in the intestinal lining, which is why scientists sometimes refer to this region as &#8220;the second brain&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/2012\/09\/gut-feeling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The presence of so many neurons makes sense because digestion is a complex process requiring multiple steps and coordination throughout the gastrointestinal tract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the neurons in the brain, intestinal neurons are electrically excitable cells that communicate with each other through chemical neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters such as serotonin are responsible for inhibiting or triggering intestinal muscle contractions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5772764\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also appear to influence mood and behavior by communicating with neuron cell bodies in the gut-brain axis. Other chemicals produced by gut neurons include dopamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5772764\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These neurotransmitters have a direct impact on the surrounding intestinal tissue as well as other organs in the body. For example, nitric oxide produced by nerve cells can help control blood flow to different parts of your digestive tract (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/ar2465\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Connection\"><\/span><strong>Physical Connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s not all, there is a physical element to the gut-brain connection. It&#8217;s called the vagus nerve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nerve connects the brain to many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/zucchini-weight-loss-recipes\/\">major organs<\/a>, including the intestines (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2018.00044\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vagus nerve is responsible for transmitting information from your gut to your brain as well as relaying messages from your head down to your belly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gut_And_Brain_Interaction_Good_And_Bad_News\"><\/span><strong>Gut And Brain Interaction: Good And Bad News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a good thing that there is a connection between the gut and brain. When activated, neural cells in your gut can send messages to stimulate the release of neurotransmitters that affect relaxation and calmness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, chronic stress and prolonged anxiety can cause a negative impact on the gut microbiome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7213601\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As we mentioned earlier, it&#8217;s estimated that there are about 500 different species of bacteria living in your gut (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4411945\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of these bacteria perform helpful functions like promoting healthy digestion, producing vitamins and essential amino acids, and stimulating immunity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4411945\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An imbalance or the presence of disease-causing bacteria can negatively impact these processes and may lead to mental health problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-rewards\/\">Weight Loss Rewards: Find Out Healthy Non-Food Options To Keep You Motivated On Your Journey<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39886 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-5.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Gut-Brain_Connection_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Gut-Brain Connection Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut bacteria affects brain health, so ensuring a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-50-female\/\">healthy balance<\/a> may improve your brain health. The Gut-brain connection diet is all about improving the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut. There are two steps to this diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce or eliminate foods that feed harmful bacteria while increasing fiber intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take dietary supplements (probiotics) or eat naturally probiotic-rich foods to improve the ratio of healthy gut flora (good bacteria).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cut_Back_On_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>1. Cut Back On Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet high in sugar can have a very negative effect on your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-tuna-diet\/\">gut microbiome<\/a> by providing food for harmful bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/5\/1348\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). While on the gut-brain connection diet, you&#8217;ll want to cut back on ultra processed foods that contain added sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugary breakfast cereals, granola bars, and baked goods are obvious sources of sugar, but so are seemingly healthy choices like dried fruit and flavored yogurt. If you&#8217;re craving something sweet, try adding fresh fruit to plain Greek yogurt to satisfy your sweet tooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cut_Back_On_Unhealthy_Fats\"><\/span><strong>2. Cut Back On Unhealthy Fats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another dietary element that can negatively impact gut <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-split-workout-routine-for-mass\/\">health<\/a> is unhealthy fat. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra processed foods are often loaded with harmful trans fats, which are known to cause inflammation in the digestive tract (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12967-017-1175-y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Foods high in saturated fats, such as red and processed meats, are also known to be harmful to the health of the digestive tract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, healthy polyunsaturated fats may help promote healthy microbiota by feeding the right bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1422-0067\/18\/12\/2645\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reducing or eliminating unhealthy saturated and harmful trans fats, you&#8217;ll encourage your gut microbiome to flourish with good bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Eat_More_Fiber\"><\/span><strong>3. Eat More Fiber<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/3\/859\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is found in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/japanese-diet-14-days\/\">fruits<\/a>, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-fiber diet also helps reduce blood cholesterol levels, which are a major risk factor for heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate that the body cannot break down and absorb.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, fiber has many health benefits including promoting proper bowel function and helping to lower cholesterol levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average American only eats about 15 grams of fiber per day, but experts recommend adding more to your diet by increasing fiber intake gradually to 20 to 35 grams daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Eat_Good_Fats\"><\/span><strong>4. Eat Good Fats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-foods-for-pcos\/\">Healthy fats<\/a> are an excellent source of energy when you need a boost, but they play another important role by helping support healthy brain function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12937-017-0271-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is one reason following the diet above is important for mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eat_Probiotic-Rich_Foods_Supplements\"><\/span><strong>5. Eat Probiotic-Rich Foods &amp; Supplements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics are live microorganisms that work as a sort of reset button for the gut microbiome. When taken regularly, they may help promote healthy digestion and balance bacteria in your GI tract (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/isrn\/2013\/481651\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics might not only help balance the healthy bacteria in your gut but also support overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-craving-causes\/\">supplement<\/a>, you can increase your intake of probiotic-rich foods. These include yogurt, tempeh, sauerkraut and kimchi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reduce_Stress_And_Get_More_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>6. Reduce Stress And Get More Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress and lack of sleep can worsen anxiety and depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human body is not designed to handle constant stress for long periods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowered immunity, weight gain, increased blood pressure, increased risk of heart disease and digestive problems are just a few of the consequences associated with chronic stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5579396\/#!po=56.4286\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not getting enough sleep has a similar effect on the body and can lead to mood problems. When you&#8217;re sleep-deprived, the brain&#8217;s serotonin activity decreases, which can increase feelings of depression and anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6281147\/#__ffn_sectitle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, both stress reduction and getting better sleep provide immediate benefits to mental health by restoring brain function and improving mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re looking to simply pep up your fitness routine, jazz up your diet with mouth-watering low-calorie recipes or want to get your act together and significantly drop that number on your scale \u2013 BetterMe app has got you covered! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\">Improve your body<\/a> and revamp your life with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38939 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5331-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5331.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5331-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5331.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5331.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Other_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Are There Any Other Benefits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from improved mental health, the gut-brain connection diet may have other benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced gut microbiome may also support weight management and prevent metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that increases your chances of developing heart disease, diabetes, or stroke. A balanced gut microbe could also reduce the risk of some cancers such as colorectal cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/7\/1613\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, it can increase nutrient absorption and improve the immune system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5541232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Foods_Can_You_Eat_On_The_Gut-Brain_Connection_Diet\"><\/span><strong>What Foods Can You Eat On The Gut-Brain Connection Diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following foods should be the main focus of this diet, as they are believed to be specifically beneficial for the gut-brain axis:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_Rich_In_Omega-3_Fats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Foods Rich In Omega-3 Fats<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that Omega-3s can increase good bacteria in the gut and may reduce the risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/10\/9\/1267\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sources of Omega-3&#8217;s include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchovies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cod liver oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mackerel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flax seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leafy greens (e.g., kale, spinach)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/family-exercise\/\">10 Family Exercise Ideas That Are Fun And Effective<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38927 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5153-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5153.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5153-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5153.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5153-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5153.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fermented_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Fermented Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented foods are rich in probiotics. These are beneficial bacteria that promote healthy digestion and improve overall health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/isrn\/2013\/481651\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of fermented foods are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sauerkraut\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kimchi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miso<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natto\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kefir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurt (with live cultures)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grass-fed cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-Fiber_Foods\"><\/span><strong>High-Fiber Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut bacteria depend on fiber to survive. Fiber-rich foods, also called prebiotic foods, promote healthy gut flora and keep you full longer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/67\/4\/188\/1901012?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following foods are perfect for this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barley\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckwheat\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicory root (inulin)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes (beans, lentils)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains (e.g., brown rice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burdock root<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_Rich_In_Polyphenols\"><\/span><strong>Foods Rich In Polyphenols<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyphenols are antioxidant compounds found in plants. These nutrients have been shown to improve gut microbiome diversity, which has several health benefits. There is also some evidence suggesting they may improve cognition and brain health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2835915\/#!po=64.9254\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re abundant in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cocoa or dark chocolate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green tea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red wine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra-virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you struggle to even flirt with the idea of giving up your favorite foods or working out till your legs give way \u2013 BetterMe app is here to breathe a fresh perspective into the way you view the weight loss process! Check out the app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\">experience the fun side of fitness and dieting<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38960 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5119-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5119.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5119-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5119.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5119.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_Rich_Tryptophan\"><\/span><strong>Foods Rich Tryptophan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps improve mood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/8\/1\/56\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some foods which are high in tryptophan are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almonds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin seeds\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese (cottage, cream)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soybeans<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaweed\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Spirulina<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oat Bran<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_Rich_In_Vitamin_B12_And_Folate\"><\/span><strong>Foods Rich In Vitamin B12 And Folate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin B12 is needed for proper mental health and regulates the central nervous system. The vitamin also helps maintain healthy nerve cells and getting enough of it may reduce symptoms of depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best food sources include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organ meats (e.g., liver, kidneys)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchovies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat and poultry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spirulina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seaweed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional yeast flakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shiitake mushrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gut-brain connection diet focuses on foods that may help reduce inflammation and promote healthy gut flora.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because the brain and gut are linked by a short highway of neurons called the vagus nerve, which is thought to be able to influence your mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also thought that consuming probiotic foods may help improve cognitive function, enhance memory and help protect against age-related neurodegeneration.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=The_Gut_Brain_Connection_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that your brain and gut are connected? Recent studies have suggested that the health of your gut influences your mood and behavior (5). The gut microbiome, which refers to all microorganisms in the gut, is made up of over 500 bacteria species.\u00a0Researchers have discovered a possible neural connection between the gastrointestinal tract [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":38758,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,76],"tags":[],"coauthors":[123,87],"class_list":["post-41240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","category-weight-management"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Gut-Brain Connection Diet: A Simple Guide (With A Food List) - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thinking of going on a gut-brain connection diet? 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Recent studies have suggested that the health of your gut influences your mood and behavior (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5641835\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). 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