How Ultra-Processed Foods Damage Your Brain | Dr. Joanette

Описание: Food is medicine—and what you eat every day is quietly shaping your brain, your gut, your hormones, and your future. I’m Dr. Joanette, an ER doctor, professor of medicine, and Blue Zone native, and in this video, I’ll show you why ultra-processed foods aren’t just “junk”… they’re actively driving inflammation, disrupting your metabolism, and increasing your risk for chronic disease.

I’ll break down what ultra-processed foods are doing inside your body, how they sabotage your gut microbiome and intestinal barrier, and the exact categories of real foods that can help calm inflammation, rebuild gut health, stabilize blood sugar, and protect you from premature aging. Then I’ll give you simple first steps you can start today to turn your kitchen into your personal pharmacy—without perfection, restriction, or overwhelm.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Why most modern “food” isn’t actually food
00:26 – Who I am & why I teach food as medicine
00:56 – What ultra-processed foods do to your body
02:01 – The “SOS trio” (sugar, oil, salt) + why it matters
03:30 – How ultra-processed foods drive inflammation and disease
04:35 – Metabolism damage: blood sugar spikes and insulin resistance
05:02 – Brain health: the link to cognitive decline
06:16 – How ultra-processed foods sabotage your gut
07:32 – Leaky gut, immune activation, and chronic inflammation
08:23 – The hopeful part: how real food helps you heal
09:18 – Food-as-medicine categories you can start using today
09:55 – Gut-healing foods (probiotics + prebiotics)
10:35 – Blood sugar-supporting foods and habits
11:06 – Antioxidant foods and why color matters
11:46 – Plant proteins/pulses and “bioactive peptides”
12:20 – Why switching to whole foods is urgent (but doable)
13:53 – Simple first steps to turn your kitchen into a pharmacy
14:38 – Where to find my recipes and resources
16:13 – Final reminder: your next meal can be your next prescription

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DISCLAIMER:

As a physician passionate about health education, I want to be clear that while I share evidence-based information, I am not your personal doctor and don’t know your unique medical history. The recipes and wellness tips I provide are for educational purposes only. Before making any dietary or lifestyle changes based on my content, please consult with your healthcare provider, who understands your specific health needs and can offer personalized guidance. Your well-being matters, and I’m here to support your health journey alongside the care you receive from your medical team.