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Elizabeth is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Uma Naidoo, a true triple threat bridging the realms of food and medicine. As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist, Dr. Uma is a pioneering force in the field. Her groundbreaking work includes founding and directing the first hospital-based nutritional psychiatry service in the United States and holding the position of Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Mass General Hospital, coupled with a faculty role at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Uma, celebrated as Harvard’s Food Mood expert, is also the best-selling author of "This is Your Brain on Food."

In this episode, Dr. Uma talks about the profound connection between food and mental health, offering an approachable and science-backed method to alleviate anxiety. Ahead of the launch of her latest book, "Calm Your Mind with Food," she shares some of the latest research unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the brain, gut, immune system, and metabolism. Dr. Uma also talks about some easy swaps we can make to feel better using the C.A.L.M approach and a few of her favorite healing foods that she always keeps in her personal kitchen. 

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What if the foods you reach for when you’re stressed are actually making you more anxious? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Uma Naidoo, a triple threat expert in psychiatry, nutrition, and professional cooking, reveals the gut-brain connection driving mental health issues and cognitive decline.

As Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Naidoo shares:

• The inflammatory impacts of processed foods and added sugars
• How poor diet contributes to anxiety, depression and Alzheimer’s
• Key strategies for reducing neuroinflammation through food
• Her go-to list of brain-healthy ingredients
• Tips for meal planning and grocery shopping
• Simple ways to eat balanced despite a busy lifestyle

Dr. Naidoo’s passion comes from her own journey recovering from an eating disorder by harnessing nutrition’s power to heal. Tune in now for paradigm-shifting insights on nourishing both your mind and body. This vital conversation will inspire you to take control of your mental health by fighting inflammation at the source - your plate!

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Quotable moments:

"Food can definitely impact a condition called neuroinflammation in the brain." - Dr. Uma Naidoo

"Helping them adjust to a healthier and eat enough food that is both nutrient dense and good for their brain could actually fend off inflammation." - Dr. Uma Naidoo

"Just helping our parents or our loved ones who are aging and maybe experiencing other things, helping them also consume more of a whole foods, healthy diet is, is super important." - Dr. Uma Naidoo

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What if we told you that your gut and the food you eat play a huge role in your mental health? 🌱Would you also be surprised to learn that there are up to 500 million neurons that travel from your gut to your brain? 🧠

Since your gut is inextricably connected to your brain, it’s crucial to feed your body with foods that can support your mental health. 🌿

In this week’s vodcast, nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo—a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, AND a nutrition specialist—talks about the role of nutrition in mental health.

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