Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Listen in to learn more about the intricate connection between gut and brain and how food literally feeds your moods, molecule by molecule.
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In this episode we cover:
0:00:55 – What is a nutritional psychiatrist?
0:02:15 – Adding and removing foods
0:09:45 – The Gut-Brain Connection
0:13:01 – How Food Interacts with the Gut-Brain Connection
0:15:59 – The Connection Between Anxiety, Depression, and Gut Issues
0:17:40 – Foods that Degrade the Gut
0:19:54 – The Impact of Inflammation
0:21:23 – The Role of Serotonin
0:25:17 – What is the role of tryptophan the production of serotonin?
0:28:57 – What is the role of prebiotics and fiber?
0:30:58 – What are fermented foods we should eat?
0:35:23 – What is the impact of meat?
0:43:07 – What can we do to advocate for eating healthy?
0:44:05 – Should we focus on low-glycemic carbs?
0:50:03 – How can hospital patients eat well?
0:54:27 – What are some healthy food swaps for a sweet craving?
0:57:48 – What are some healthy swaps for seed oils?
1:00:00 – What are healthier options for sodas or sugary fruit drinks?
1:04:46 – What is the connection between caffeine and anxiety?
1:08:58 – What is the daily recommended intake of sugar?
1:09:25 – Is there a good app that reports glycemic index?
1:10:01 – How does the brain influence the gut?
1:17:56 – What is the connection between food and anxiety?
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