Brain Food 101: Fueling Your Mental Health and Building Your Mental Fitness with Dr. Drew Ramsey

Описание: In this episode of Next Level Health ‪@DrMelindaRing‬ talks with ‪@DrewRamseyMD‬ about  how to build better mental health through our daily choices. Dr. Ramsey is a board-certified psychiatrist and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry. They cover the significance of essentials like sleep, nutrition, movement, and social connections for optimal mental health. Dr. Ramsey explains the concept of mental fitness and its scientific foundations like neuroplasticity and the role of inflammation and the microbiome. Practical tips on dietary choices, particularly the benefits of seafood, greens, nuts, and beans are shared. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-awareness, movement, and connection in mental health, and addresses the stigma around mental health, especially among men. Dr. Ramsey emphasizes simple, actionable steps for improving mental health through everyday choices.

Whether you’re interested in integrative medicine, functional psychiatry, or simply making healthier choices every day, this conversation offers science-backed insights and actionable steps for your wellness journey.

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📘 Learn more about Dr. Drew Ramsey’s book: Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Opening & Introduction
00:50 – Meet Dr. Drew Ramsey: Psychiatrist, Farmer, Author
02:08 – What Is Mental Fitness?
05:29 – The Science of Neuroplasticity & Brain Health
07:10 – Food, Inflammation, and Mental Health
10:00 – The Microbiome and Your Mood
13:48 – 30 Plants a Week: Actionable Nutrition Goals
14:14 – Seafood, Greens, Nuts & Beans (and Dark Chocolate!)
16:50 – Nutrient Density Over Calories
20:12 – Helping Patients Take the First Step
24:51 – Small, Sustainable Nutrition Changes
25:00 – Movement vs. Exercise: Rethinking Activity
27:34 – Self-Awareness as the Foundation of Mental Fitness
30:20 – Medications & Integrative Psychiatry
34:24 – The Men’s Mental Health Crisis
39:57 – Simple Takeaways: Lentils, Grounding & Nature
42:01 – Closing Thoughts: Land, Love & Lentils
42:38 – Outro with Dr. Melinda Ring


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