Fiber intake and fiber intervention in depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies and randomized controlled trials Well done Hajara! Hajara Aslam Heidi Staudacher PhD AdvAPD Wolfgang Marx Prof Felice Jacka OAM Kirsten Berding Harold academic.oup.com/nutritionrevie…

🧠🥗 great #review explores the fascinating connection between our #mood, #diet, and #gutmicrobiome. Discover how what we eat impacts not just our physical health, but our mental well-being too. #GutBrainAxis #MentalHealth #MicrobiomeResearch ow.ly/Py0g50QhbuR John F. Cryan

Waking up on a Saturday morning to the brilliant John F. Cryan UCC Ireland talking about their new research on social anxiety & the microbiome on ABC News - thanks for the Food & Mood Centre shout out! Prof Felice Jacka OAM More details: amp.theguardian.com/science/2023/d…

📣 New paper led by Holly Chung examining 23 yrs of data from the OpenSecrets database tinyurl.com/3m573atu We found the ultraprocessed food industry spent the most on lobbying ($1.1 billion), then gambling ($817 million), tobacco ($755 million) & alcohol ($541 million). (1/3)

Researchers are still learning about exactly how food influences mental health, but it seems that the #gutmicrobiome plays a key part. Read the latest TIME Magazine article featuring Alfred Deakin Professor Prof Felice Jacka OAM Food & Mood Centre time.com/6344753/food-i…

This was fun to do #NASA #Mars #Microbes

In a new clinical trial, a Mediterranean diet led to impressive improvements in IBS symptoms (despite no difference in FODMAP or fiber intake). I think this could be a big step forward for IBS management. Check out my article on study for Examine.com. examine.com/research-feed/…

Today in BMJ: outstanding umbrella review of 45 meta-analyses encompassing almost 10 million participants showing diets high in UPF may be harmful to most (perhaps all) body systems. bmj.com/content/384/bm… Why and what to do in the linked editorial bmj.com/content/384/bm…

Our latest paper in the The BMJ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Dr. Melissa M Lane Wolfgang Marx Food & Mood Centre

Given the knowledge now of the detrimental impact of our industrialised food systems on global health and environment ($20t US per yr at least), there is clear imperative to urgently develop effective food policies and system-wide initiatives to transform Mark Butler MP

Did you know there is a connection between your gut and the soil? weforum.org/videos/connect… via World Economic Forum

Eric Topol The BMJ Dr. Melissa M Lane Wolfgang Marx Prof Felice Jacka OAM Deakin University But Kellogg’s says we should consider eating (highly processed) cereal for dinner (cause we’re too poor to afford real food anymore). msn.com/en-us/money/co…

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Worth a listen if you're interested in knowing more about UPFs, dietary patterns, and how they link to mental and brain health m.youtube.com/watch?v=_oHnaL…

What can be done to control and reduce production and consumption of ultra-processed food, which is rising worldwide? Reformulation does not eliminate harm so public policies and actions are essential, say Carlos A. Monteiro and colleagues bmj.com/content/384/bm…

Out today - thanks to MJA for covering our recent research in #IBS & #depression comorbidity shorturl.at/bpsY1

Unpacking the sometimes complex relationship between what we eat and how we feel made for a fascinating discussion on today's ABC Melbourne Conversation Hour Food & Mood Centre IMPACT Prof Felice Jacka OAM Dr. Melissa M Lane Wolfgang Marx Dr Jessica Green Richelle Hunt

Transforming our food environment and making nutritious, healthy foods more accessible is key to improving our children's diets & health! Super interesting convo on ABC Melbourne featuring Dr Sandro Demaio, Prof Felice Jacka OAM, Alexandra Chung & Richelle Hunt. 🎙️ bit.ly/3TKrwDU

What a cool event. Discussing the intersection between soil, #agriculture , our immune systems, food/eating and #mentalhealth. Welcome to #Tasmania Prof Felice Jacka OAM Congrats to Sprout Tasmania for organising today.

Neurodigest John F. Cryan APC Microbiome Ireland Paul Cotter CATHERINE STANTON And more recently from Prof Felice Jacka OAM preprints.org/manuscript/202…