Snacks for Mental Health

How to nourish your mind & mood

“Snacks aren’t just fuel, they can boost your mood too!
Think protein for focus, complex carbs for steady energy, healthy fats for brain health and magnesium for balance.”

Food affects far more than hunger - it shapes how we think, feel and cope. Building small, balanced snacks into your day is one of the easiest ways to support both mental clarity and emotional wellbeing.

“Click through to learn more about keeping your energy and mindset steady throughout the day...”

Tiluka Bhandari

I’m a registered Dietitian with the British Dietetic Association and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). After completing my degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Coventry University, where I researched sociocultural factors behind eating disorders in South Asian women, I began working within the NHS specialising in eating disorders and disordered eating.

Alongside my clinical work, I volunteer with First Steps ED, deliver group nutrition sessions, and support students in managing their relationship with food. I also draw on my training as a yoga teacher, using mindfulness and somatic practices to help clients reconnect with their bodies.

My approach is integrative and holistic, considering mind, body and spirit to support recovery and long-term wellbeing.