In this chat, Dr. Drew Ramsey, a pioneering voice in nutritional psychiatry and author of ‘Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety,’ reveals how what we eat can dramatically affect our mental health. He highlights key nutrients vital for brain function and presents the 'antidepressant food scale' for optimal mental fitness. Dr. Ramsey discusses compelling studies linking the Mediterranean diet to improved mental well-being among students. He also emphasizes the importance of neuroplasticity in developing resilience and better brain health.
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Inflammation and Mental Health
Reducing bodily inflammation can improve brain health and mental well-being.
The gut plays a key role in inflammation, linking food choices to mental fitness.
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Nutrient Profiling
Nutrient profiling systems categorize foods based on nutrient density, not individual nutrients.
This approach emphasizes dietary patterns over specific foods, allowing flexibility.
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Prioritize Nutrient-Dense Foods
Focus on consuming foods rich in the 12 key nutrients for mental health, like B12, zinc, and omega-3 fats.
Clams, mussels, and oysters are surprisingly high in B12.
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In *Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety*, Dr. Drew Ramsey provides actionable tips based on the latest research in neuroscience and nutrition. The book offers a six-week plan to improve mental health through diet, focusing on brain-cell health, reducing inflammation, and cultivating a healthy microbiome. It explores essential vitamins and minerals for brain health and includes anti-inflammatory foods to support mental wellness.
We know that poor diet can affect our physical health, but it can negatively affect our mental health too..
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today’s clip is from episode 212 of the podcast with a leader in the field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr Drew Ramsey.
Drew’s book ‘Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety’ is a powerful prescription for optimising your mental health through diet.
In this clip, he provides some helpful tips on the changes you can make right now to improve your brain and mental health.
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