Pleasure with side effects—the influence of nutrition on our brain

Overweight and obesity are on the rise worldwide and threaten not only our physical health but also our mental health. The latest research shows that unhealthy eating has a direct impact on the brain and can alter mood, motivation, and even thought processes. Why do we so often eat more than is good for us? What tricks does the food industry use to exploit our weakness for sugar, fat, and salt? And how are eating habits and mental illness related?
This lecture provided exciting insights into the close connection between nutrition and the psyche—and invited us to look at our habits with new eyes.