As a personal trainer, I’m always telling clients they need enough protein to help build and maintain muscle mass, fuel workouts, and boost recovery and repair. But could protein improve mood, too? Until now, it hadn’t been at the forefront of my mind.
Kerry Beeson BSc (Nutr, Med), a nutritional therapist at Prep Kitchen, says protein consumption could support mental health. “It's well-established that our diet can have either a positive or negative effect on our overall well-being,” she explains.
