Nutritional Psychiatry

Fermented Foods for Mood: How Kefir, Kimchi, and Miso Support Mental Health Through the Gut-Brain Axis Introduction Mental health has become one of the defining health challenges of our time. According to the World Health Organization, over one billion people worldwide are now living with mental health conditions. In the United States alone, the depression

This guide explains how sugar highs and crashes can influence mood, focus, and emotional resilience, and provides practical, science-based steps to balance blood glucose for better mental well-being.

Your gut is a bustling ecosystem that influences your immune system and mental health through the gut–brain axis. A diverse, fiber-rich, plant-based meal plan—with fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut—nourishes the microbiome and supports mood and resilience.