Blasphemous Nutrition
The orthodox wellness industry keeps you in purgatory with vague, overly simplistic advice or plunges you into the depths of hell with restrictive commandments that are impossible to sustain. At this point you may be tempted to pursue hedonism instead, but at the end of the day you want to feel and age your best and you know a devil-may-care attitude won’t serve you.
ITS TIME TO LEAVE THE CHURCH OF WELLNESS AND GO TO HEALTH.
Double-degreed functional nutritionist and holistic health coach Aimee shares over 20 years of clinical experience and emerging research on the impact of lifestyle on our healthspan, offering a holy marriage of practical street smarts and relevant data that will empower you to take action.
She’s not just another preachy face looking to sell you on the latest superfood or baptize you into the latest health cult; she’s on a mission to give you balanced, nuanced, honest information to help you make informed, grounded decisions about how to achieve your health goals, whether you aim to lose weight, manage blood sugar, prevent Alzheimer’s or simply age like a bad-ass.
The best results don’t come from listening to what any one person has to say but being able to discard the bullshit, be open to experimentation and learn how to make the best choices for yourself.
When everything is a polarized extreme of vegan vs carnivore or cardio vs weights, tuning in to Blasphemous Nutrition will give you a scandalously nuanced perspective on nutrition and actionable tips that you can begin to implement immediately, so you can rescue yourself from the eternal torment of chasing one dietary savior after another.
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Nutrition and Your Brain: Part 2 - What to Eat to Ease Depression and Anxiety
Ever wondered what to eat to keep your brain happy and calm?
In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee dives deep into how specific foods can help manage depression and anxiety, breaking down the findings from groundbreaking studies like the SMILES trial, which found that a Mediterranean diet helped 31% of participants achieve remission from depression. Additionally, she'll unveil the Anti-depressent Food Scoring System and explore which nutrients and foods—think omega-3s, leafy greens, and quality proteins—pack the most punch for your mental well-being. Get ready to revamp your plate and fuel your brain the right way!
Key Takeaways:
Diet’s Impact on Mental Health: What you eat can significantly influence your mood and mental health, with evidence supporting the benefits of specific traditional diets from multiple cultures in preventing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Key Nutrients for Mental Well-being: Nutrients like omega-3s, magnesium, B-vitamins, and zinc play a critical role in brain health, and deficiencies can contribute to mood disorders. Specifically green vegetables, seafood, and higher protein intakes show the most promise iin supporting mental health.
Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods: Diets high in processed foods and sugars are linked to increased rates of depression and anxiety; cutting these out can improve mental health. These foods also can exacerbate gut disorders, which are strongly linked with increased anxiety in those who have IBS and SIBO.
Practical Tips for Everyday Eating: Simple swaps and mindful food choices can help boost mood, manage stress, and support long-term mental wellness.
Resources:
How Dehydration Hijacks Your Health: Symptoms to Watch For and Hydration Tips to Keep You At Your Best
This is Your Brain on Nutrition Part 1: Diet and Mental Health
30 Days of Glorious Greens Cookbook
30 Days of Glorious Greens DIY Program
Find Research Citations and Transcript at Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack
Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
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