Dr Greger has multiple videos explaining that consumption of more plant-based foods is associated with better scores on tests that measure mood and well being!

Research into the relationships between food and mental health is in early stages. In some of videos, Dr Greger outlines a hypothesis to explain why animal foods may be lowering our mood: arachidonic acid!

Research into the relationships between food and mental health is in early stages. In some of his videos, Dr Greger outlines some hypotheses to explain how plants may be impacting mood positively: (a) monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzyme inhibitors in fruits and veggies, (b) serotinin and tryptophan in plant foods, and (c) antioxidants and anti-inflammatories found in plant foods.

Does consumption of saffron, a middle-Eastern spice, help us reduce depression? How about just smelling saffron? How about other aromas? Dr Greger summarizes fascinating studies in this context.

Can physical exercises and breathing exercises boost our happiness? A couple of videos by Dr Greger summarize research in this area.

Our common sense tells us that "soothing music helps us relax". How else does music influence us subjectively and objectively? Are there scientific studies? Dr Greger explains.

Is laughing helpful for improved health? Yeah!

Is spending time in nature helpful? Yeah!

Our gut microbiome is fascinating! It is populated by trillions of bacteria from at least 1,000 different species, weighing a few pounds in total! Do these bacterial colonies influence how our brain functions? Our mood? Yeah! Early research is pointing in that direction!

A couple of videos by Dr Greger summarizing how fasting may treat depression!

What do Whole Food Plant-Based docs other than Dr Greger have to say about food and mood?

A collection of miscellaneous videos on food & mood by Dr Greger.

Dr Greger videos on ADHD & WFPB.