How Food Affects Your Mind: Dr. Uma Naidoo on Nutrition and Mental Health
Episode Overview
Dr. Uma Naidoo discusses the impact of chronic inflammation on mental health conditions and the role of diet in the gut-brain connection. Listeners gain practical advice on incorporating anxiety-busting foods and supplements into their diet. Dr. Naidoo emphasises the importance of mindful eating and balanced nutrition for overall well-being. Insights into nutritional psychiatry principles empower listeners to take charge of their mental health through informed dietary choices. The episode offers a wealth of valuable information for enhancing mental well-being through nutrition.
One of the things I do is try to help people break it down into six pillars. It's eat whole to be whole.
Ever wondered how what you eat affects your mental health? In this engaging episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, host Dora Walsh chats with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, chef, and author. Dr. Naidoo breaks down the intricate link between our diet and mental well-being, explaining how anxiety can be rooted in the brain, gut, immune system, and metabolism.
She offers practical tips on how to incorporate anxiety-reducing foods into your daily meals, emphasizing the importance of mindful eating and balanced nutrition. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or just curious about how food can influence your mood, this episode is packed with valuable insights and easy-to-follow advice. Tune in to learn how you can take control of your mental health through what you eat.