The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

Episode 185: Harvard Psychiatrist Dr Georgia Ede This Is The WORST Food For Mental Health

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Feb 7, 2024
Dr Georgia Ede, Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in nutrition science, discusses the impact of food on mental health, limitations of nutrition education in medical school, benefits of a pure carnivore diet, effects of plant and animal foods on the body, connection between diet and mental health, potential effects of omega-6 fatty acids, and harmful effects of veggie chips with high cyanide content.
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ADVICE

Experiment to Find Your Best Diet

  • Experiment with diets to find what improves your mental health, starting with lower carbohydrates and fewer processed foods.
  • Avoid ultra-processed foods with refined sugars and oils that cause inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain.
ADVICE

Progressively Lower Carbs for Mental Health

  • Start reducing carb intake to about 90 grams per day from whole food sources and eliminate grains, legumes, processed foods, and dairy.
  • Gradually progress to ketogenic or carnivore diets for greater mental health benefits if needed.
INSIGHT

Diet Drives Brain Inflammation

  • Mental health issues share common drivers: brain inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance.
  • Typical diets promote these problems by consuming inflammatory and processed foods, disrupting brain chemistry.
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