{"id":4603,"date":"2023-06-08T01:23:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/a-nutritional-psychiatrists-go-to-smoothie-for-brain-health\/"},"modified":"2023-06-08T01:23:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T18:23:20","slug":"a-nutritional-psychiatrists-go-to-smoothie-for-brain-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=4603","title":{"rendered":"A Nutritional Psychiatrist&#8217;s Go-To Smoothie For Brain Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_-120,y_108,w_1120,h_629\/c_fill,w_700,h_400,g_auto,q_85,fl_lossy,f_jpg\/org\/5cf6ta1lkkbkzhp6z.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ramsey, the author of<em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/drewramseymd.com\/books-publications\/eat-to-beat-depression-and-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/drewramseymd.com\/books-publications\/eat-to-beat-depression-and-anxiety\/\"><em>Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> is a foremost expert on foods that optimize mental health\u2014and his go-to smoothie is packed with them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-is-kefir\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/what-is-kefir\" rel=\"noopener\">Kefir<\/a>, a fermented dairy product, gives the blend a hearty dose of beneficial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/guide-to-most-common-probiotic-strains-and-what-they-do\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/guide-to-most-common-probiotic-strains-and-what-they-do\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Lactobacillus<\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/guide-to-most-common-probiotic-strains-and-what-they-do\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/guide-to-most-common-probiotic-strains-and-what-they-do\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0bacteria<\/a>\u2014a genus that contains strains being studied for their <span data-citation-wrapper=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8161395\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8161395\/\" data-citation-link=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">antidepressant effects<\/a><a href=\"#citations\" data-citation-number=\"1\">1<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 10\"><path d=\"M10.5616 1.47255C10.7935 1.16327 10.7308 0.724508 10.4216 0.492549C10.1123 0.26059 9.67352 0.323271 9.44156 0.63255L4.41852 7.32996L2.03106 4.54448C1.77947 4.25094 1.33756 4.21694 1.04403 4.46853C0.750497 4.72012 0.716495 5.16203 0.968084 5.45556L3.77335 8.72851C3.81859 8.84955 3.89785 8.9595 4.0089 9.04279C4.09758 9.1093 4.19691 9.15159 4.29895 9.17078C4.51931 9.23643 4.76744 9.19227 4.955 9.03151C5.07764 8.92639 5.15498 8.78804 5.18511 8.64118L10.5616 1.47255Z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span>. &#8220;When you eat more fermented foods, there is more diversity in your microbiome,&#8221; Ramsey tells mindbodygreen. This diversity has a positive effect on inflammation and brain health, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/gut-health-mental-health-connection\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/gut-health-mental-health-connection\" rel=\"noopener\">the gut-brain connection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ramsey pairs tangy kefir with sweet blueberries. These little orbs are packed with phytonutrients that can also <span data-citation-wrapper=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31329250\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31329250\/\" data-citation-link=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">shift the microbiome in a positive direction<\/a><a href=\"#citations\" data-citation-number=\"2\">2<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 11 10\"><path d=\"M10.5616 1.47255C10.7935 1.16327 10.7308 0.724508 10.4216 0.492549C10.1123 0.26059 9.67352 0.323271 9.44156 0.63255L4.41852 7.32996L2.03106 4.54448C1.77947 4.25094 1.33756 4.21694 1.04403 4.46853C0.750497 4.72012 0.716495 5.16203 0.968084 5.45556L3.77335 8.72851C3.81859 8.84955 3.89785 8.9595 4.0089 9.04279C4.09758 9.1093 4.19691 9.15159 4.29895 9.17078C4.51931 9.23643 4.76744 9.19227 4.955 9.03151C5.07764 8.92639 5.15498 8.78804 5.18511 8.64118L10.5616 1.47255Z\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/span>. You can sub them for other high-fiber berries like raspberries and blackberries, if you&#8217;d like, and feel free to use frozen; they&#8217;ll still pack the same nutritional punch and potentially save you some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/policy-expert-food-waste-tips\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/policy-expert-food-waste-tips\" rel=\"noopener\">food waste<\/a>. He&#8217;ll also throw in bananas, which contain the potassium and magnesium that your noggin needs to function properly.<\/p>\n<p>Then come the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/are-cashews-good-for-you\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/are-cashews-good-for-you\" rel=\"noopener\">cashews<\/a>. Ramsey likes to drop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/healthiest-nuts\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/healthiest-nuts\" rel=\"noopener\">protein-packed nut<\/a> straight into his smoothies for a rich, buttery quality. They also add a subtle sweetness that won&#8217;t lead to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/blood-sugar-spike-symptoms\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"mbg-track-event\" data-track-event-types=\"click\" data-track-type=\"article-link\" data-track-prop-element-id=\"in-body-link\" data-track-prop-label=\"page_type | element_id\" data-track-prop-category=\"Link\" data-track-prop-link=\"https:\/\/www.mindbodygreen.com\/articles\/blood-sugar-spike-symptoms\" rel=\"noopener\">spike in blood sugar<\/a> (or a resulting dip in mood) and are a rich plant source of iron\u2014another brain-healthy mineral.<\/p>\n<p>He tops off his mood-supporting blend with a dash of vanilla and mint, which give it a refreshing flavor that&#8217;s easy to sip down any time you could use a mental boost. &#8220;I&#8217;m on repeat with this smoothie,&#8221; Ramsey says, &#8220;It&#8217;s my go-to, easy blend.&#8221; Here&#8217;s how to make your own riff:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramsey, the author of Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, is a foremost expert on foods that optimize mental health\u2014and his go-to smoothie is packed with them. Kefir, a fermented dairy product, gives the blend a hearty dose of beneficial Lactobacillus\u00a0bacteria\u2014a genus that contains strains being studied for their antidepressant effects1. &#8220;When you eat more &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[80,151,199],"class_list":["post-4603","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-brain","tag-mental-fitness","tag-smoothies"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4603"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4603\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}