Culinary Psychology: Exploring the Interplay Between Food Practices and Psychological Well-Being

Kumar, Manoj, Ruhela, Sonakshi, Soni, Siddharth ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2292-5111 and Shrivastava, Shivanjali (2026) Culinary Psychology: Exploring the Interplay Between Food Practices and Psychological Well-Being. In: Food Biodiversity and Consumer Engagements: Pathways to Sustainable Agri Food Systems. Sustainable Development and Biodiversity , no. 46. Springer , Singapore. pp. 367-381. ISBN 9789819577774 Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-7777-4_25

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Abstract

This chapter aims to highlight the significance of meal choices and food intake for behavioral responses and psychological well-being. Furthermore, by educating the public on the connection between diet and mental health, negative consequences like depression can be prevented by encouraging healthy eating choices. Globally, there are substantial changes in the way people eat. Along with the spread of the range and severity of mental illnesses that result in violent acts, there are also notable changes in mood, including melancholy, happiness, and violence. Over the past 10 years, as food options have gotten more varied and simpler to get, food intake and meal choices have changed. These changes could have both positive and negative effects. The relationship between food intake and psychological well-being is explored in this chapter. This chapter aims to prove or disprove the idea that psychological health is influenced by eating, or vice versa. Different diets can affect a person’s brain and mental health, which can affect behavioral and psychological responses. Numerous studies have shown that food insecurity negatively affects psychological health and well-being, which can result in violence, marital discord, hopelessness, and loss of happiness. Flavonoids and herbal extracts, for instance, may help treat mood disorders and enhance gut flora. Guidance for mood and cognitive function therapies may come from an understanding of the communication between the gut and brain axis. This book chapter focuses on lowering the cost of treating and preventing diseases and improving the psychological health of the general public, as the majority of diseases and behaviors have a strong dietary component.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Food choice | Behavioral responses | Psychological Well-being | Gut–Brain axis | Nutrients | Depression | Mental health
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > General Psychology
Depositing User: Mr. Syed Anas Ali
Date Deposited: 27 Aug 2026 09:19
Last Modified: 27 Aug 2026 09:25
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-7777-4_25
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/12347

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