The 9 best foods to beat the winter blues, end brain fog and stop anxiety | Prof Tim Spector

Tim Spector explores the gut-brain connection, explaining how the foods we eat directly influence mood, anxiety, and cognitive health. He outlines the science linking inflammation, blood sugar spikes, and ultra-processed foods to brain fog and dementia. Practical advice includes nine specific brain-boosting foods—mushrooms, eggs, oily fish, tofu, herbs, nuts, and fermented foods—and a two-week plan to feel the difference.