Today’s guest is Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist.
We discuss:
- Nutritional psychiatry, the importance of food on brain and mental health, and how this differs from more traditional approaches to clinical psychiatry.
- The way of eating she encourages for her patients, while also taking into account bio individuality
- The mindset and lifestyle shifts that need to take place to establish healthier habits around food
- The gut microbiome and its connection to our emotions and mental health
- How functional psychiatry is more than the food that you eat, and what holistic practices you can incorporate to promote brain health and manage stress
- The difference between anxiety and depression and what inflammation has to do with it
- Meal planning and prep tips to set you up for success
