why great starts right here
imagine eating for your mental health
Almost a year ago I suffered what I have come to understand as burnout, I was probably physically the best shape I could be but mentally I’d hit a wall. Surely I couldn’t be suffering from what at the time I referred to as a ‘mental illness’?
I had always suffered from anxiety but never realised that this was my mind’s response to constant perceived danger, and never really labelled it a mental problem. It had taken over my life and was now opening up a great cavernous hole that I felt I was falling into – depression.
‘ I was responding to the world out of sync with what was really happening ’
I had tried all the things I could to keep myself ‘happy’ but the reality was my perception of experiences had chipped away at my interpretation of life and I was responding to the world out of sync with what was really happening.
‘ most serotonin - the hormone that makes us feel happy is made in the gut ’
During a memorable session I learnt that around 90% of Serotonin – the happy hormone that gives us feelings of wellbeing is created in our gut. Wait, 90% of a chemical in my brain that I needed to feel happy was influenced by food? Incredible right? I was blown away. I had always considered the benefits of eating well for my body but I had never thought about the potential of food to influence my mental health.
' matta is my journey to combine a love of food, fitness and mental wellness '
This was the start of the Matta journey. After researching and reading more I realised that scientific research was proving the link between diet and mental health. I saw potential to bring my passion for food and cooking and my love of fitness with my skills as a creative together to create something that not only I could benefit from but share with others.
' matta mind food is the embodiment of an 'achieve anything' start to your day '
When I thought about my days and when I felt at my best, calm, relaxed and adopting an ‘achieve anything’ attitude I always gravitated towards mornings, in particular breakfast. I’d close my eyes and remember leisurely holiday breakfasts in sunny climates feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep, choosing delicious colourful foods and setting out a plan for the day. I wanted to capture that and share this experience of wellness so I created Matta Mind Food. Matta brings the energy and vibrancy of sunny mornings through nutritious eating, the feeling of mental wellness by positive actions and enabling the choice to have a great day.
my mission is the choice of great starts through healthy breakfast and mindful intention
my mission is the choice of great starts through healthy breakfast and mindful intention
I’m so grateful you have made it here. Thank you. I hope you enjoy the Matta life. I hope you Eat Well and Be Well, but personally and most important to me, I hope you Feel Well.
I wish you Great Starts Right Here.
Lee
why great starts right here
imagine eating for your mental health
Almost a year ago I suffered what I have come to understand as burnout, I was probably physically the best shape I could be but mentally I’d hit a wall. Surely I couldn’t be suffering from what at the time I referred to as a ‘mental illness’?
I had always suffered from anxiety but never realised that this was my mind’s response to constant perceived danger, and never really labelled it a mental problem. It had taken over my life and was now opening up a great cavernous hole that I felt I was falling into – depression.
‘ I was responding to the world out of sync with what was really happening ’
I had tried all the things I could to keep myself ‘happy’ but the reality was my perception of experiences had chipped away at my interpretation of life and I was responding to the world out of sync with what was really happening.
‘ most serotonin - the hormone that makes us feel happy is made in the gut ’
During a memorable session I learnt that around 90% of Serotonin – the happy hormone that gives us feelings of wellbeing is created in our gut. Wait, 90% of a chemical in my brain that I needed to feel happy was influenced by food? Incredible right? I was blown away. I had always considered the benefits of eating well for my body but I had never thought about the potential of food to influence my mental health.
' matta is my journey to combine a love of food, fitness and mental wellness '
This was the start of the Matta journey. After researching and reading more I realised that scientific research was proving the link between diet and mental health. I saw potential to bring my passion for food and cooking and my love of fitness with my skills as a creative together to create something that not only I could benefit from but share with others.
' matta mind food is the embodiment of an 'achieve anything' start to your day '
When I thought about my days and when I felt at my best, calm, relaxed and adopting an ‘achieve anything’ attitude I always gravitated towards mornings, in particular breakfast. I’d close my eyes and remember leisurely holiday breakfasts in sunny climates feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep, choosing delicious colourful foods and setting out a plan for the day. I wanted to capture that and share this experience of wellness so I created Matta Mind Food. Matta brings the energy and vibrancy of sunny mornings through nutritious eating, the feeling of mental wellness by positive actions and enabling the choice to have a great day.
my mission is the choice of great starts through healthy breakfast and mindful intention
I’m so grateful you have made it here. Thank you. I hope you enjoy the Matta life I hope you Eat Well and Be Well, but personally and most important to me, I hope you Feel Well.
I wish you Great Starts Right Here.
Lee
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