586: Harvard Psychiatrist Reveals the Most Harmful Foods You Need to Stop Eating to Heal the Brain | Dr. Georgia Ede

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Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/w76HgPmnwhU

Dr. Georgia Ede (IG: @georgiaedemd) is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in nutrition science and brain metabolism. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years as a college psychiatrist and nutrition consultant. Dr. Ede speaks internationally about dietary approaches to psychiatric disorders.

She co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for treatment-resistant mental illnesses, developed the first medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health practitioners, and was honored to be named a recipient of the Metabolic Mind Award.

Dr. Ede’s new book is Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind.

In this episode, we discuss:

The cause of the current mental health crisis
The problem with carbohydrates
What is low brain insulin?
How sluggish brain glucose processing leads to Alzheimer’s
Genetics and mental health
How seed oils negatively affect the brain
What is oxidative stress?
The challenge with linoleic acid
The 3 different types of omega-3s
Should you take an omega-3 supplement?
Can you get enough DHA/EPA from animal foods (without fish)?
The ketogenic diet for mental health
The benefits of intermittent fasting
Transitioning to keto + measuring ketones
Tools to hack your metabolism
The root cause approach to mental health
What should you feed your child for better mental health?
Bella’s story of hope
A food first approach to mental health
Can a vegan diet be ketogenic & healthy for the brain?
Dr. Ede’s experience on carnivore diet
Is caffeine disrupting your metabolism?
Nutrient testing is an important guide for supplementation
Understanding the gut-brain connection
The neurotransmitter imbalance theory of mental illness

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