The Thoughtful Counselor EP79: Mood Follows Food - An Introduction to the Relationship between Nutrition and the Embodied Brain with Leslie Korn
Mar 29, 2018
Dr. Leslie Korn, a Harvard-trained traumatologist who uses nutritional and herbal approaches for mental health. She explores how food shapes mood, the brain’s need for high-quality fats, the gut as a second brain, fermented foods, sugar and refined-carb effects, anti-inflammatory choices, and practical swaps and supplements clinicians and clients can use.
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Satisfy Cravings With Healthy Substitutes
- Use natural substitutes (stevia, raw honey, applesauce) and nutrient-dense sweets like baked sweet potatoes to satisfy cravings.
- Apply the principle of food substitution to replace addictive processed foods with healthier alternatives.
Stabilize Kids With Protein, Fats, Movement
- For children with attention issues, prioritize protein and fats at breakfast (eggs, meat) and cut refined carbs.
- Send protein/fat snacks (hard-boiled eggs, raw almonds) and use movement (martial arts) to improve focus.
Use Amino Acids And Fish Oil For Focus
- Use targeted amino acids, fish oil, and individualized nutritional protocols to support neurotransmitter balance and focus.
- Deliver supplements via tasty smoothies to improve adherence, with added coconut oil and vanilla.
