Dr. Uma Naidoo has been called a “triple threat” for her work and knowledge in food and medicine. Not only is she a psychiatrist, but she’s also a trained professional chef and nutritionist. If there was ever anyone more qualified to talk about the impact that foods have on our brain and well-being, it’s Dr. Naidoo.
In addition to her work at Harvard and Mass General, Dr, Naidoo is also the author of the best-selling book, This is Your Brain on Food. where she explains the ways in which food can influence our mental health and how a plant-forward diet can improve our mood and help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.
We also go through each of her six pillars of nutritional psychiatry:
- Be Whole, Eat Whole - and why sugar is a problem
- Eat the Rainbow
- The Greener the Better
- Tap Into Your Body’s Intelligence
- Avoid Anxiety Triggering Foods
- This Lifestyle is a Marathon and Not a Sprint
In addition, Dr. Naidoo also shares:
- Spices and foods for optimizing brain power
- Tips for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Foods that boost happiness and relaxation
Yes, it’s a marathon, but It’s worth it. In the spirit of “New Year’s Resolutions,” resolve to make your mental and physical health a priority one meal at a time. Every step in the right direction is a step towards a better you.
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