Welcome to Who Needs Preservatives! I’m a health psychologist who enjoys sharing about the close relationship between food and mental health. This also means a lot of my work has been uncovering how additives, preservatives and allergy causing foods have impacted mood and mental health. I also share about how closely our nervous system is tied into our overall mental and physical health. For instance, we may become anxious, sad or both as we come down from eating sugar. Lack of balanced nutrition can also cause us to feel more restless, agitated and anxious.

Through my background and my own journey in understanding a gluten allergy, I’ve found that attaining balanced physical and mental health is intentional and requires a time investment. Reading labels, understanding what is and isn’t a preservative, how it all fits in with our individual needs and preferences, all takes dedication.

I created this space so we can explore, share and learn together, because who needs preservatives? No one!