WS26 ADHD Food and Diet and a 6,000-Mile Bike Ride with Julie Saad.
Jun 19, 2024
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Julie Saad, an ADHD and nutrition coach, discusses ADHD, nutrition, diet, and her 6,000-mile bike journey. She shares insights on diets like Whole30, Keto, veganism, and paleo, emphasizing consulting healthcare providers before dietary changes. Topics also include the importance of healthier meat choices, processed meats, carbohydrates, and sodium in the diet.
Therapeutic diets like ketogenic diets can positively impact mental health by addressing metabolism and reducing inflammation in the brain.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing mental health by optimizing gut health and stabilizing blood glucose levels through low-carb approaches.
Common myths about dietary recommendations, such as the necessity of organic meats, are challenged, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing nutrient quality over specific sourcing.
Deep dives
Impact of Therapeutic Diets on Mental Health
Therapeutic diets like ketogenic diets are explained to have positive impacts on mental health conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety. These diets help in addressing metabolism issues, reducing inflammation in the brain, and balancing gut microbiomes, leading to more stable moods and improved psychiatric symptoms. The adoption of such diets, although challenging compared to medication, can offer long-term benefits in managing mental health concerns.
The Role of Nutrition in Improving Mental Health
Nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing mental health by minimizing glucose hypo metabolism and brain inflammation, as well as by optimizing gut health. Adopting diets high in bioavailable proteins like those found in bologna and maintaining stable blood glucose levels through low-carb approaches can promote better brain function and aid in alleviating conditions like ADHD and anxiety.
Debunking Myths Around Dietary Recommendations
Common myths surrounding dietary recommendations, such as the necessity of organic meats and avoidance of processed meats, are challenged. Research indicates that focusing on nutrient-dense foods like processed meats can be beneficial without the need for expensive organic options. Insights highlight the importance of prioritizing nutrient quality over specific food sourcing.
Navigating Dietary Choices and Food Sources
Sodium intake in processed meats like bacon is discussed, emphasizing the misperception that sodium negatively impacts long-term health. The significance of sodium in low-carb diets and its minimal impact on blood pressure is highlighted, debunking traditional concerns. Encouragement is provided to prioritize overall nutrient intake and dispel misconceptions regarding sodium in dietary choices.
Connecting Nutrition to Longevity and Dietary History
Exploration of dietary choices, ancestral foods, and their influence on longevity and health outcomes is shared. Insights from studies like the Blue Zones and considerations of historical dietary practices offer a holistic perspective on optimal food choices. Discussions around dietary evolution, debunked health myths, and dietary sustainability provide a balanced approach to nutrition and overall well-being.
👉 Today. Julie Saad is an ADHD and nutrition coach and certified functional therapeutic diets specialist at juliesaad.com.
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