How Food Influences Your Mood & Mental Well-Being

Dive into the world of #NutritionalPsychiatry with Dr. Uma Naidoo in our latest episode, where we discuss the transformative power of #HealthyEating on #MentalHealth. Discover how #BrainFood influences mood and mental well-being, guided by insights from the acclaimed #UmaNaidoo, a pioneer in both #Psychiatry and #Nutrition. Learn about the role of diet in managing #Depression and #Anxiety, and how to use food to boost your #MoodBoost. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the science of #Neurotransmitters, #HarvardHealth, and the innovative field of #CulinaryMedicine. Join us on this #WellnessJourney, where we explore #FoodAsMedicine and its profound impact on mental health. In this episode, Uma and I discuss: 1. Nutritional psychiatry 2. How depression is related to nutrition 3. Importance of diet 4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 5. Calm your mind with food - book by Uma naidoo 6. How serotonin is related to depression 7. Nutrition and Hormones 1:02 Introduction 3:37 What is Nutritional psychiatry? 4:21 How depression is related to nutrition 8:20 90% of our serotonin resides in the gut? 10:01 Can we Improve patients just through diet alone? 15:00 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 21:44 Calm your mind with food - book by Uma naidoo 26:45 Executive functions 28:53 You're not getting enough serotonin? 38:00 Uma’s research on Nutrition and Hormones 43:51 Ending For the visual learners, come on over to YouTube for long-form brain health related content /@louisanicola Want to ask me a question? You can ask me anything I have covered on this podcast, go to: https://dexa.ai/louisa The NACC course has certified over 500 coaches now. This is the state of the art human performance coaching company lead by a team of experts. Learn more about the NACC: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc Links and Resources: Get a special sneak peek of Calm Your Mind with Food here if you join Dr. Uma’s weekly email list, or pre-order your copy here for a special 30% off discount if you order by December 26, 2023! Uma’s website: https://umanaidoomd.com Follow Uma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo Unlock the knowledge of trusted creators at: https://dexa.ai/ Research report - Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) protects hippocampal cells from oxidative stress-induced damage The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ *** The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices