Ep. 378 Calm Your Mind with Food: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health with Uma Naidoo, MD

Ep. 378 Calm Your Mind with Food: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health with Uma Naidoo, MD

Today, I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Uma Naidoo, who joined me once before for episode 173. Dr. Naidoo is an awarded and board-certified Harvard nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist. She is the Founder and Director of the first-ever hospital-based nutritional and metabolic psychiatry service in the United States at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the MGH Academy. In our enlightening conversation, Dr. Naidoo talks about her latest book, Calm Your Mind With Food, and we dive into the impact of anxiety during the pandemic. We explore how anxiety influences our susceptibility to metabolic diseases, autoimmunity, and Alzheimer's, and the difference between processed foods and homemade meals. Dr. Naidoo emphasizes the pivotal role of nutrition in mental health, particularly the interplay between the enteric nervous system, the vagus nerve, and brain function. Our discussion also covers the scientific underpinnings of the gut microbiome, the pitfalls of non-nutritive sweeteners and sugars, and the critical roles of neurotransmitters and neuroinflammation. She also elucidates the concept of leptin and its resistance, critiques nutritional trends like the low-fat craze, and clarifies the nuanced impacts of carbohydrates, fiber, and plant-based versus omnivorous diets. I am sure you will find this conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo as valuable and enjoyable as I did. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Some of the mental health and anxiety trends Dr. Naidoo continues to see four years after the pandemic How cooking at home improves your food choices and health The link between gut health and mental wellbeing How older artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, can lead to cravings and weight gain How stress and poor diet impact brain function How hormones like leptin can cause anxiety and depression The importance of understanding your individual nutritional needs based on your genetics, physiology, and environment Dr. Naidoo advises moderation when consuming fruit and processed foods Why many individuals struggle to consume enough fiber How to increase your fiber intake The benefits of including whole, unprocessed foods like eggs, avocado, and sourdough bread in your breakfast Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Uma Naidoo On her website Daily Dose Meals OnFacebook Instagram LinkedIn X, and TikTok Previous Episode Mentioned Ep. 173 – How The Food You Eat Boosts Your Mood & Mental Health (and the Connection Your Gut Health Plays) with Dr. Uma Naidoo

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Ep. 51 Quality Information for Better Quality of Health

Ep. 51 Quality Information for Better Quality of Health

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez (Dr. E). Dr. E. has made it his mission to be a guide for as many people as possible through his website, social media channels and –most recently– with his podcast, the Highway to Health Show. Dr. E talks to us about taking responsibility for your health and stem cells as a component of health. You can find our more about Dr. E at http://drernestomd.com Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

23 Kesä 201935min

Ep. 50 The Whole Female Health Approach

Ep. 50 The Whole Female Health Approach

Courtney Hasseman joins us to talk about a whole female health approach to wellness. She provides integrative healthcare for women and nutritional therapy specializing in hormonal and reproductive health. Courtney is passionate about providing unhurried, highly personalized, comprehensive care for women. We cover many women's health topics to include non-hormonal contraception and pelvic floor exercises. You can find out more about Courtney here: https://courtneyhasseman.com/

16 Kesä 201940min

Ep. 49  Kids, Schedules, Work and Summer. HELP!

Ep. 49 Kids, Schedules, Work and Summer. HELP!

In this episode, Cynthia and Kelly talk about the challenges that come with all of the fun of balancing work and kids in the summer. We share our best strategies for staying cool when summer stress heats up!

13 Kesä 201922min

Ep. 48 Championing Better Brain Health for All

Ep. 48 Championing Better Brain Health for All

In this episode, we talk to Ash Niknia. Ash is a bio-hacker, producer of natural health products, and a Bulletproof human development potential coach. Ash shares his weight loss journey with us and the tools that he used to lose 65 pounds. He tells us how that experience prompted him to change careers to create a life about which he is passionate. Ash advocates for mental health and shares tips for improving mental health. You can learn more about Ash here: http://Dariaimports.com

9 Kesä 201943min

Ep. 47 Healthy Habits for High Performance

Ep. 47 Healthy Habits for High Performance

In this episode, we talk to Kylie Larson. Kylie describes her journey that started with yoga and how to find internal happiness beyond exercise, food, and your job. She talks to us about her passion -- coaching high performers. Kylie talks about what it means to be a high performer whether you are a stay-at-home mom or an executive. You can find out more about Kylie at http://www.kyliefityoga.com/ Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it.

26 Touko 201945min

Ep. 46 Gut Health Tips from the Guru

Ep. 46 Gut Health Tips from the Guru

In this episode, we are joined by functional medicine expert, Dr. Jill Carnahan. Dr. Jill gets personal and shares her own health journey and how she combined the best of traditional and functional medicine to heal herself. She uses that knowledge in the amazing work she does with her patients at Flatiron Functional Medicine in Boulder, Colorado. She uses personalized medicine to uncover the root cause of disease. Find out more about Dr. Jill here: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/

7 Touko 201928min

Ep. 45 Quit This. Start Winning

Ep. 45 Quit This. Start Winning

In this episode, we are joined by Lynn Marie Morski. Lynn Marie is a physician, attorney, law professor, and lifelong quitter. She has carved out a successful path by not only knowing when to persevere and when to quit, but more importantly, how to learn from the situations in which quitting was the best option. She shares why quitting strategically is so important and gives us tips for how to quit for a better life. You can find out more about Lynn here: https://quittingbydesign.com/

28 Huhti 201937min

Ep. 44 Food for Balanced Hormones and a Healthy Gut

Ep. 44 Food for Balanced Hormones and a Healthy Gut

In this episode, Magdalena Wszelaki shares her top strategies for natrually balancing hormones with food. She provides two key strategies for optimizing health: an elimination diet and not eating dessert for breakfast. You can find out more about Magdalena and her work here: Hormonesbalance.com and check out her book Cooking for Hormone Balance here: HERE Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and leave us a rating/review. We appreciate it. Cynthia: www.chtwellness.com Kelly: www.kellydonahuephd.com

14 Huhti 201938min

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