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

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 Show Sponsors: BiOptimizers <== 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout LMNT <== Claim your free LMNT Sample Pack when you make any purchase by using this link Alitura <== 20% off your first order of Alitura's life-changing skin care products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Related links: Dr. Georgia Ede - Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind (book) Dr. Georgia Ede's website (Diagnosis Diet) Follow Dr. Georgia Ede on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter Amber O'Hearn Dr. Michael Crawford Related episodes: The Worst Foods You Need to Avoid at All Costs! (No Exaggeration) | Dr. Cate Shanahan (#585) Doctor Reveals the Top Foods You Need to Stop Eating Today! | Dr. Chris Knobbe (#580) These "Healthy" Foods Lead To Insulin Resistance, Inflammation & Weight Gain | Dr. David Harper (#544) The Best Foods to Eat to Heal the Brain & Fight Disease | Dr. Christopher Palmer (#521) Stop Pushing Your Trauma Down & How You Can Start Healing From It Today | Dr. Paul Conti (#501) Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won't cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts , we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Spotify . Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram . 5. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!