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May 3, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, Rach explores a surprising connectionbetween hot chips and our moods. Join her as she delves into research suggesting that these popular comfort foods might be linked to increased feelings of anxiety and depression for some individuals.

What does being "healthy" really mean?

  • The concept of comfort foods and their potential impacts on mental health.
  • Rach shares personal insights from keeping a food log for her daughter, Holly, who experiences anxiety.
  • Research findings on acrylamide, a compound formed when starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures.
  • The link between frequent fried food consumption and higher risks of anxiety and depression, according to studies involving over 160,000 participants.
  • Individual differences in how foods affect moods.


Highlights:

Rach’s observations of how hot chips affected her daughter'smood and experiments with dietary changes.

The surprising health effects of acrylamide and how it formsin various foods, including chips and fries.

Practical tips for listeners on monitoring their own foodintake and mood correlations.


Takeaways:

Not all comfort foods may actually comfort you; consider howyour body reacts to different foods.

Keeping a food and mood log can be an effective way toidentify what affects your emotional wellbeing.

Moderation is key: it’s possible to enjoy hot chips whilestill being mindful of their impacts on mood.


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