Harness whole foods

‘A plant-based diet is very on trend at the moment, and for good reason,’ says Wheatley-mcgrain. ‘Our good gut bacteria thrive off fruits, veg, herbs, legumes, nuts and seeds. It’s what we are designed to eat. Refined carbohydrates, sugar and processed foods weren’t around when we first walked the Earth, and they are much less helpful in gut bacteria terms, often leading to imbalance. Research shows that high levels of junk food are linked with an increased risk of depression and anxiety, while long-term studies demonstrate that plant-based diets are consistently linked to a lower risk of mental health challenges.’