It’s undeniable that food can nourish our body or put it in a state of disease. With mental health conditions and disorders on the rise, we often overlook how the foods that we consume each day have the power to transform and reshape our brain chemistry for better or worse. According to Dr. Georgia Ede, each bite can literally change our minds.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede to discuss mental health disorders and their connection to our standard American diet. Dr. Ede shares the benefits of a ketogenic diet, the research behind how food changes our brain chemistry, and the top myths about foods marketed as brain superfoods. Dr. Ede also shares tips from practice and walks us through how we can nourish, protect, and energize our brains for optimal health.

Dr. Georgia Ede. Dr. Ede is a boardcertified psychiatrist specializing in college mental health and nutritional psychiatry. She has 18 years of clinical experience in hospitals, community health centers, specialty clinics, and private practices, utilizing medications and psychotherapy to help adults of all ages. Her newest book is Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Ede dive into:
Changing brain chemistry through food
What ultraprocessed foods do to our brains and the symptoms that are not normal
The standard American diet examples for all three meals
The impact of insulin resistance on the brain
The top myths about the brain
Dr. Ede’s patient testimonials and research
Four categories that can lead to the harm in the brain
Optimal fasting insulin levels
Healthy Metabolism: diet is king and exercise is queen
Who should consider a ketogenic diet
Dr. Ede’s hot take on meat protein as the true superfood
Mediterranean diet and its impact on brain health
The importance of having quality research
Dr. Ede’s experience with changing her diet
Nourish, protect, and energize the brain

Also mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Ede’s new book Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: https://a.co/d/gtw4nUh

For more on Dr. Ede follow her on
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Website: https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/about

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