Fueling Resilience: The Impact of Metabolic Diets on Mental Health for First Responders 

60 minutes

 

This presentation explores the impact of metabolic diets on the mental health of first responders, emphasizing how nutrition affects cognitive function, stress resilience, and emotional well-being. We will discuss the role of mitochondria and fasting in supporting brain health, reducing anxiety, and improving mood regulation. Attendees will learn how tailored diets can enhance performance, prevent burnout, and promote long-term mental wellness, providing actionable strategies to incorporate into daily routines for better mental health and job efficiency. This presentation cites recent research in metabolic psychiatry and how it can improve symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia.

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Objectives:

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• Discover the relationship between diet and mental health.

• Define Metabolic Health, Blood Glucose, Blood Ketones and the Gluco-Keto Index.

• Learn about insulin resistance and how it affects mental health.

• Discuss how metabolic health relates to PTSD and trauma.

• Learn various types of ketogenic diet models.

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Presentation Testimonials:

 

"Good to hear about methods other than medications."

 

"Loved hearing of a different perspective and ideas relating to diet and mental health."

 

"Very informative information regarding diets in relation to mental health!"

 

"Love the Canadian accent. Great presentation with lots of good information. Love the QR Codes."

 

"Great presentation. I will be looking further into this."

 

"Great job, glad he is back. Such a versatile speaker."

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