The Jesse Chappus Show 718: The Most Harmful Foods for Your Mental Health (Eat This Instead) | Nicole Laurent
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Aug 18, 2026 Nicole Laurent, a licensed mental health counselor and metabolic psychiatry practitioner who focuses on ketogenic metabolic therapy. She discusses how food shapes brain energy and why ultra-processed foods act like drugs. She explains when and how ketogenic approaches can help, practical steps to reduce carbs and raise ketones, and key nutrients and monitoring needed for brain recovery.
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No Grains Or Gluten For Ketogenic Brain Therapy
- For KMT aimed at mental health, avoid all grains and gluten because gluten may disrupt blood‑brain barrier integrity.
- Build the diet with whole, nutrient‑dense animal foods for bioavailable micronutrients.
Track Food Then Titrate Carbs Gradually
- Track food for 3–7 days to learn current carbs and protein, then titrate carbs down gradually (e.g., halve, then halve again) to build sustainable habits.
- Increase healthy fats so you don't under‑eat calories and regain functionality.
Split Carbs And Moderate Per Meal Protein
- For sensitive brains, distribute carbs and protein across meals rather than saving all carbs for dinner and spiking insulin.
- Moderate protein per meal to avoid insulin spikes from amino acids like leucine and methionine.