The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast


Research Theme Park: Foodland

May 25, 2020

Blueberries, walnuts, tea, salt, and the Mediterranean diet are featured in this playful but practical stroll through the latest research on food and the brain.


Published On: 5/25/20


Duration: 10 minutes, 1 seconds


Diet for Depression: Vegetables (5 servings per day), fruits (2–3 per day), wholegrain cereals (3 per day), protein (lean meat, poultry, eggs, tofu, legumes; 3 per day), unsweetened dairy (3 per day), fish (3 per week), nuts and seeds (3 tablespoons per day), olive oil (2 tablespoons per day), spices (turmeric and cinnamon; 1 teaspoon most days). Decrease refined carbohydrate, sugar, fatty or processed meats and soft-drinks.


Test your Diet: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fatandsugar. A score of 57 or more was considered a poor enough diet to get you into this study.


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