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EPI 259: Foods For Brain Health With Dr. Drew Ramsey - Author of "Healing The Modern Brain: Nine Tenets To Build Mental Fitness And Revitalize Your Mind"
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) How nutrition became part of his psychiatry practice (5:45) Brain chemistry, mood, and mental fitness (9:02) The role of medication, therapy, and lifestyle habits (17:19) The nine tenets of mental fitness (21:43) Nutrient density and why it matters for the brain (23:13) Folate, B vitamins, and depression risk (27:21) Top brain food categories (34:16) Pasta, Mediterranean eating, and brain health (39:59) Whole foods, keto, and processed food reduction (48:30) Lower-carb eating, healthy fats, protein, and mental health (54:42) Where to find Dr. Ramsey's book and resources (57:35) Outro Who is Dr. Drew Ramsey? Dr. Drew Ramsey is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author, and leading voice in nutritional psychiatry. He is the founder of the Brain Food Clinic, a digital mental health practice, and Spruce Mental Health in Jackson, Wyoming. His work focuses on helping people improve their mental health through evidence-based care, food, movement, sleep, connection, and daily habits. Dr. Ramsey is the author of Healing the Modern Brain: Nine Tenets to Build Mental Fitness and Revitalize Your Mind, as well as the international bestseller Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety and the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete. Through his books, clinical work, courses, and public education, he helps people build stronger mental fitness and better brain health. Connect with Dr. Ramsey: Website: https://drewramseymd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-ramsey-md-7640a412 IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewramseymd/?hl=en Grab a copy: https://drewramseymd.com/books-publications/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram