September 2: Mental Wellness for Pre-Teens and Teens The Happy Eating Podcast

     We all know that teenagers can be moody, but how can you tell the difference between normal teenage reactions and emotions and what may really be early signs of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. In this episode, we’re talking about pre-teen and teen mental wellness and what you can do as a parent and in the kitchen. Let’s dive in!
Today's episode is sponsored by Wild Blueberries, a trade association of growers and processors of wild blueberries in Maine and Canada. 
Here’s where to learn more about our sponsor, Wild Blueberries: 
https://www.wildblueberries.com
https://www.wildblueberries.com/blog/back-to-school-brain-support-for-kids/
 
To download the free PDF, “Cognition Kitchen,” go here: 
https://www.wildblueberries.com/health-benefits/brain-health/cognition-kitchen/
 
Studies mentioned: 
1) Nutritional Aspects of Depression in Adolescents - A Systematic Review
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6484557/
 
2) Sodium and potassium excretion predict increased depression in urban adolescents
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31444870/
 
3) Stress and adolescent hippocampal neurogenesis: diet and exercise as cognitive modulators
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28375209/
 
4) Dietary Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Implications
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1750-3841.12101
 
5) Cellular antioxidant activity of common fruits
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18759450/
 
6) Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31329250/
 
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