The School of Greatness 1075 How Food Heals or Harms Your Body, Aging & Mental Health w/Dr. Mark Hyman
Feb 22, 2021
Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in Functional Medicine and author of several bestselling books, discusses the powerful relationship between food and health. He emphasizes how dietary choices impact mental well-being, advocating for the Pegan Diet that prioritizes whole foods. Mark highlights the dangers of the standard American diet and the importance of sustainable practices like regenerative agriculture. He also explores the role of social connections in longevity, addressing issues like insulin resistance and promoting food as medicine for better health.
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Food and Mood
- Food significantly impacts mental health, contributing to issues like depression, anxiety, and irritability.
- The Standard American Diet (SAD) creates inflammation in the brain, leading to these mental health challenges.
Sugar's Impact on the Brain
- Consuming sugar and starch triggers a stress response similar to running from danger, increasing cortisol and adrenaline.
- This process drives nutrients into fat cells, leading to inflammation and further mental health issues.
Brain Wash and the Amygdala
- David Perlmutter's book, "Brain Wash," shows how poor diets disconnect the frontal lobe from the amygdala.
- This disconnect leads to reactive, impulsive behavior, contributing to societal issues.
