What Foods Affect Dopamine?

About this episode

The episode explores how various foods and modern life impact dopamine levels and overall satisfaction.

In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent unpack the truth about dopamine, the brain’s reward and motivation neurotransmitter, and how modern life is hijacking it. From ultra-processed foods and sugar to caffeine, social media, and endless notifications, they explain why so many people feel overstimulated yet unsatisfied at the same time.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Beasley

Guest: Britni Vincent

Topics covered

• dopamine
• nutrition
• mental health
• processed foods
• motivation

Keywords

• dopamine
• nutrition
• ultra-processed foods
• sugar
• caffeine
• social media
• motivation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.

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