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Feed Your Brain, Fuel Your Mood with guest expert Dr. Uma Naidoo - #44
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- Apr 30, 2025
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Summary
Feed Your Brain, Fuel Your Mood! with guest expert Dr. Uma Naidoo Life gets busy, and grabbing something quick feels like a win. But what if those convenient bites are actually messing with more than just your waistline? They’re messing with your mind, too. When we think about it, any shift away from the standard American diet (you know, the one packed with fast food, processed snacks, and sugar bombs) is a move in the right direction. Most people talk about these foods being bad for your body, but what about your brain? Turns out, the way you eat could be one of the most powerful ways to take care of your mental health — starting today. In this episode, you will learn: How Food Affects Mental Health (Not Just Physical Health!) Why Whole Foods Are Better Than Processed Ones Eating the Rainbow: How Colorful Fruits and Veggies Boost Health The Gut-Mood Connection: A Happy Gut Equals a Happier Mind Are You Eating Enough to Fuel Your Brain? Where to Find Fiber in Your Diet Who Should Be Careful with Fiber for Gut Health America's Fiber Deficiency: What You Should Know How Antioxidants Fight Stress in Your Cells Boosting Mental Health with Spices Essential Foods for a Healthy Mind and Body How Food Can Help Prevent Inflammation What Your Gut Needs for a Happier Brain How Antioxidants Protect Your Brain The Dangers of Processed Foods on Mental Health How Gut Health Affects Emotional Regulation and Stress The Power of Phytonutrients: How Colorful Foods Support a Healthier Mind … And much more. About our guest expert: Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist and serves as the director of nutritional & lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Naidoo trained at the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency T…