About this episode
In today's episode we're exploring the surprising link between what preschoolers eat and how they act.New research from the CHILD Cohort Study reveals that high consumption of ultraprocessed foods at age three is associated with increased behavioral and emotional symptoms by age five.We dive into why sugary drinks and ready-to-eat meals might be impacting internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Discover how simply substituting these items with minimally processed alternatives like whole fruits and vegetables can significantly support a child’s behavioral development.Join us as we unpack the science of the gut-brain axis and neuroinflammation.References:https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.0434https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2845768Support our work. Make a small donation.This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health.Click the Link to support us: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep DivesThis episode includes AI-generated content.
