65 - Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health & Performance w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.2

"I believe that health is more than the absence of disease. It is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.”
-Dr. Frank Lipman

The role our nutrition plays in our overall mental and physical health cannot be overlooked.  Once you realize how much of a positive impact good food has on your body, making healthy choices becomes easier and easier!

Andy De Santis is a registered dietician (RD) based out of Toronto, Canada. Andy received his RD accreditation from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where he also obtained his master in Public Health Nutrition. Whether he’s using science backed recommendations to help guide his clients, blogging about the value of Kale, or posting informative graphics on social media, Andy constantly helps others establish healthy eating habits. Andy has also published 10 books on nutrition and dietetics. To learn more about Andy, visit this link!

Throughout this episode we dive into whether we should be supplementing, what your gut microbiome is and improve it, the different types of fiber you should have and why, we dive deep into caffeine talking about the max you should have, when to stop having it, and why to use it. We also cover intermittent fasting and what to know if you want to try it, the connection between mental health and nutrition, how your nutrition can reduce anxiety and depression, 3 tips to improve our relationship with food, and Andy’s 5 simple guides to living a healthier life!

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Time Stamps!
3:24 - Andy’s opinion on supplements
6:10 - What is your gut microbiome
15:13 - Let’s talk about caffeine
19:56 - Should you use creatine?
22:20 - Pre and post workout meals
26:46 - How does your body utilize protein
28:52 - Fasted training?
31:53 - Eating disorders and the mental side to nutrition
35:20 - 3 things to keep in mind that your relationship with food is good
40:03 - 5 tips for a healthier life 
43:10 - acknowledgements and final questions

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