We often think of food as fuel for the body, and mood as a matter of the mind. But what if the two are deeply connected? What if what’s on your plate could influence how you feel, how you cope with stress, how well you sleep, and even how you heal emotionally?
In this episode of "Nutrition Every Day", we sit down with Karishma Shah, an Integrative Nutritionist and Health Psychologist whose work bridges clinical nutrition, mental health, and emotional healing. Drawing from science and real-world practice, Karishma helps us understand the powerful link between what we eat and how we feel.
We explore:
• The “gut-brain connection” explained in everyday terms
• How sugar, caffeine, and processed foods shape our mental health
• The diet-stress loop—how what you eat can make anxiety worse (or better)
• Building a “mood-friendly plate” for calm and emotional balance
• One nutrition myth every young person needs to unlearn
If you care about mental health, holistic wellbeing, or simply want to eat in a way that supports both your body and your mind—this conversation is for you.
About Nutrition Every Day
A special podcast series by The Good Sight and Rise Against Hunger India, bringing grounded, practical insights on health and nutrition from experts and changemakers.
Credits
Host: Shreya M
Guest: Karishma Shah
Research: Alisha C
Artwork: Rajnikant S
Produced by: The Good Sight
Concept: The Good Sight & Rise Against Hunger India
For feedback or to participate, write to us at contact@thegoodsight.org