How you can eat to beat stress with a gut-friendly diet

New research from UCC's APC Microbiome Ireland indicates that eating a diet rich in fiber, fermented foods and wholegrains may help with perceived stress level 

Prof John F Cryan and Prof Ted Dinan coined the term ‘psychobiotic diet’ almost a decade ago: “It’s a way of describing eating for the microbiome to support mental health.” Pic: Clare Keogh

We are what we eat — but does what we eat also impact our stress levels? New research from UCC would suggest so.

In recent years we have become aware of the tangible links between body and brain. We’ve learned new terms like gut microbiota — the two kilos of microorganisms that live in your digestive tract — and how they can significantly impact brain health and everyday mood.