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Dr. Uma Naidoo - This Is Your Brain On Food

Episode 365

Dr. Uma Naidoo (IG: @drumanaidoo) is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is recognized worldwide as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field.

Dr. Uma has a special interest on the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions. She's been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry.

Dr. Uma just released her first book, This Is Your Brain on Food.

In this episode, we discuss:

Dr. Uma's learning to cook journey
How Julia Child inspired Dr. Uma to pursue culinary school
The emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry
Food modifications when battling cancer
Pay attention to your body and your habits
Cancer patients need a solid support system
Be present and enjoy the good moments
Black pepper activates curcumin in turmeric
The language behind "treat days"
Using turmeric to treat depression & anxiety
The vagus nerve connects your gut and brain
Fermented foods vs. probiotics
How we eat and when we eat is important
Gut bacteria and your libido
Saffron is an effective antidepressant
Sugar impacts your mental health
Omega-3s helps boost mood & fight anxiety
Finding the root cause of mental health challenges
The impact of caffeine & alcohol on your sleep
Is a magnesium deficiency affecting your mood or anxiety?
Vitamin D improves anxiety
Be kind to yourself & others

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Dr. Uma Naidoo - This Is Your Brain On Food