You Really Are What You Eat: Here’s Why Your Food Affects Your Mood, Mind, and More
Ever heard your mom or dadi say, “Jaisa ann, vaisa mann”? Or maybe in English: You are what you eat.
Turns out, they weren’t just saying it for fun—it’s backed by science. The food you eat doesn’t just fuel your body. It shapes your thoughts, emotions, energy—and even how you react to stress.
Meet Your Gut: The Hidden Powerhouse
Inside your belly is the gut microbiome—a bustling community of trillions of microbes working like a 24/7 factory.
What you get out—focus, energy, calm, or chaos—depends on what you put in.
It’s made up of:
🦠 Bacteria (the good guys & the troublemakers)
🍄 Fungi
🧬 Viruses
🔬 And a bunch of microscopic life still being studied
What you feed this system directly influences your digestion, energy, and even your mood.
Yes, Your Gut Affects Your Brain
Here’s the kicker: Some of your brain’s most important chemicals (aka neurotransmitters) are made in the gut.
😄 Serotonin – The happiness hormone
⚡ Dopamine – Motivation and reward
🛡️ Adrenaline – Fight or flight
🌙 Melatonin – Helps you sleep
🎯 Norepinephrine – Focus and alertness
But your gut can’t make these from chips and colas. It needs good food to make you feel good.
✅ Feed It Right = Feel Right
Your GUT LOVES:
- Fresh fruits and desi vegetables
- Fermented foods like dahi, kanji, pickles
- Home-cooked meals
- Ayurvedic herbs and spices
Your GUT DREADS:
- Deep fried junk
- Sugary sodas
- Ultra-processed snacks
When you choose the wrong foods, the bad microbes throw a party- and you pay the price with bloating, brain fog and mood dips.
😖 Is Your Mood Swing Just a Food Thing?
Ever felt low, cranky, or totally unmotivated for no reason? Blame it on the vadapav. Or that irresistible panipuri. Delicious? Yup. Helpful? Nope.
So… What Can You Do?
You don’t have to quit your favorite treats forever. But be intentional. If your body is a temple, your gut is the sanctum—and food is your daily offering.
Every time you choose:
- A home-cooked thali
- A bowl of probiotic-rich curd
- A spoonful of Chyavanprash— you’re giving your gut what it needs to support your whole system.
Let Food Be Your First Step to Feeling Better
At Vedic Mother, we make food that supports your gut, mind, and spirit—without making you give up on taste or tradition. From our lovingly made Gulkand, to digestion-boosting Chaas Masala, to handcrafted Chyavanprash—
We help your body do what it’s meant to do: feel good, live fully.
Start small. Stay consistent. Your gut—and your future self—will thank you.
