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04: Using Food as a Natural Mood Enhancer with Doug Cook

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My guest today is Doug Cook, a registered dietician who specializes in functional nutrition and its role in mental health. Doug lives and works in Toronto and is the author of The 175 Best Superfood Blender Recipes. Doug helps people identify dietary deficiencies and use food to improve their mood. Our conversation includes a checklist for your food plan and Doug’s #1 tip for health—which might surprise you. Join us now!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Doug’s background: working with kidney and diabetes patients
  • How dieticians and nutrition relate to mental health and metabolic health
  • Doug’s philosophy: “Go for the lowest-hanging fruit”---make choices that bring the biggest impact
  • Five keys to improve mental health:
    • Get more Omega-3 fatty acids and avoid trans fats
    • Eat regularly to maintain blood sugar levels
    • Focus on plant products for maximum antioxidant benefit
    • Improve the vitamin/mineral quality of your diet to produce neurotransmitters (iodine, zinc, magnesium, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, and iron)
    • Recognize the gut/brain access (eliminate refined foods; eat more fiber, fermented foods, and take probiotics)
  • “Food first”---take a supplement if needed—look for one with 18-29 vitamins/minerals
  • Consider an Omega-3 supplement if you don’t eat much seafood
  • Gluten—NOT the source of all evil
  • Doug’s #1 Tip for Healthy Living: What matters MOST? Good sleep quality and stress reduction

Resources:

Doug's website: www.dougcookrd.com

Thank You for Listening

I know that our lives are busy, and I’m grateful that you took the time to listen to this week’s podcast.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with your colleagues, friends, and others you think may also find it interesting.

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You’ll also get FREE access to The 10 Foods that Impact Your Mood.

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My guest today is Doug Cook, a registered dietician who specializes in functional nutrition and its role in mental health. Doug lives and works in Toronto and is the author of The 175 Best Superfood Blender Recipes. Doug helps people identify dietary deficiencies and use food to improve their mood. Our conversation includes a checklist for your food plan and Doug’s #1 tip for health—which might surprise you. Join us now!

What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Doug’s background: working with kidney and diabetes patients
  • How dieticians and nutrition relate to mental health and metabolic health
  • Doug’s philosophy: “Go for the lowest-hanging fruit”---make choices that bring the biggest impact
  • Five keys to improve mental health:
    • Get more Omega-3 fatty acids and avoid trans fats
    • Eat regularly to maintain blood sugar levels
    • Focus on plant products for maximum antioxidant benefit
    • Improve the vitamin/mineral quality of your diet to produce neurotransmitters (iodine, zinc, magnesium, B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, and iron)
    • Recognize the gut/brain access (eliminate refined foods; eat more fiber, fermented foods, and take probiotics)
  • “Food first”---take a supplement if needed—look for one with 18-29 vitamins/minerals
  • Consider an Omega-3 supplement if you don’t eat much seafood
  • Gluten—NOT the source of all evil
  • Doug’s #1 Tip for Healthy Living: What matters MOST? Good sleep quality and stress reduction

Resources:

Doug's website: www.dougcookrd.com

Thank You for Listening

I know that our lives are busy, and I’m grateful that you took the time to listen to this week’s podcast.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please share it with your colleagues, friends, and others you think may also find it interesting.

Please consider leaving an honest rating and review for the podcast on iTunes as this helps the podcast reach more of our colleagues who want to build successful practices.

Finally, feel free to click here to join the crew of other folks who get a tip, tool, or technique delivered right to their inbox every week!

You’ll learn valuable tips to apply Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, as well as other techniques to live your healthiest life possible...as well as get the podcast episodes delivered right to your inbox!

You’ll also get FREE access to The 10 Foods that Impact Your Mood.

  continue reading

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