Nutrition Coaching

​​Have you ever heard someone say “your stomach is your second brain?”
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain. Did you know, that approximately 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal tract, and your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million nerve cells, or neurons? Respectively, this means your digestive system not only helps you digest food, but also guides your overall emotions.

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Scientists have found that traditional diets high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and fish and seafood, and modest amounts of lean meats and dairy, provide a 25% to 35% lower risk of depression, then those eating processed foods. At Integrative Psychiatry, we acknowledge the importance of obtaining a healthy diet in achieving your overall mental health goals. Matt Jackson, our nutritional expert, provides supplemental nutrition coaching to aid in optimal benefits of a client’s emotional state and overall mental health progress.

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For more information on the observational data regarding the association between diet quality and mental health across countries, cultures and age groups – depression in particular, here are links to some systematic reviews and meta-analyses:

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