139. Chris Kresser: The Impact Nutrient Deficiencies Have On Mental Health

Did you know that most Americans are deficient in several essential vitamins and minerals - vitamins and minerals that can help improve your mental health? Today the brilliant Chris Kresser is hanging out with us to discuss the role nutrient deficiencies play in mental health and what we can do about it.  Chris is the co-founder of the California Center for Functional Medicine, the founder of Kresser Institute, the host of the top-ranked health podcast Revolution Health Radio, and the New York Times best-selling author of The Paleo Cure and Unconventional Medicine. He is one of the most respected clinicians and educators in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health and has trained over 2,000 clinicians and health coaches from more than 50 countries in his unique approach.  In today's episode, we talk about... - How years of struggling with chronic illness led to Chris to help others improve their health - Where conventional medicine is going wrong in regards to mental health treatment - The role nutrient deficiencies play in mental health - Why you can eat healthy and still be deficient in nutrients - Why nutrient levels in food is declining - Why it’s hard for you to gain insight into your nutrient levels  - What nutrients we could all benefit from having more of - The benefits of adding seafood to your diet - Why supplementation can be a problem - What foods you can eat to get the biggest bang for your nutrient buck - Why you need a good mix of plants and animal foods in your diet - How to prepare veggies to get the most nutrients out of them  ✨ If you loved today’s conversation, and you know someone who’d benefit from hearing it, please share it with them (even better if you share on social).  HANGOUT WITH ME ON INSTAGRAM TODAY'S SHOW NOTES