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High Performance HealthEat to Beat Anxiety, Depression & Alzheimer’s Risk. Science-Backed Brain Nutrition with Dr. Uma NaidooAngela is joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist and nutrition expert, who discusses the intricate relationship between nutrition, mental health, and brain function, particularly during pivotal life stages such as perimenopause and postpartum, and advocates for a diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Impact of Added Sugars: High consumption of added sugars, especially from ultra-processed foods, can negatively affect mood and brain health
Diet and Brain Health: To protect brain health, particularly during hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause, it's crucial to focus on a diet rich in fibre...
2025-08-2551 min
Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma61. Why Your “Healthy” Foods Might Be Making You Anxious with Dr. Uma NaidooWhat if your anxiety isn’t just emotional—but something deeper starting in your gut?In this episode of Rooted in Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and bestselling author of Calm Your Mind with Food, to explore the powerful link between what we eat and how we feel. We unpack how artificial sweeteners, processed foods, and even “healthy” snacks can silently disrupt your gut-brain connection—impacting mood, focus, and emotional resilience.Uma shares her own healing journey through cancer, and how simple, grounding meals became her medicine. You’ll learn why your microbi...
2025-07-091h 17
Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha HarrisFeed Your Brain, Fuel Your Mood with guest expert Dr. Uma NaidooFeed Your Brain, Fuel Your Mood!with guest expert Dr. Uma NaidooLife 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 ab...
2025-04-3031 min
PAUZ Grab Life by the OvariesNutrition & Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooWe discuss the importance of the brain and gut health connection. How being authentic is critical and bridging pharmacology with lifestyle medicine. Learn about why changing behavior is not easy!Uma Naidoo, MD, is a board-certified Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist. She is the Founder and Director of the first and only hospital-based Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry Service in the United States which is housed at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Dr. Naidoo also serves as the Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy, the world-renowned educational organization, for which she designed and released the...
2025-04-2416 min
Gut Check ProjectTHE MOOD FOOD MD, DR. UMA NAIDOODr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She is considered Harvard University's Mood Food Expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. Modern science reveals the critical connection between our gut microbiome and brain function. In This Is Your Brain o...
2025-02-2051 min
Regenerative MindsetThe Mood/Food Connection: Dr. Uma Naidoo on How Improving Nutrition Can Heal Your MindIn this episode of Regenerative Mindset, I sit down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, bestselling author, and the Director of Nutritional, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Naidoo has pioneered the first and only hospital-based nutritional psychiatry training in the U.S. and is at the forefront of a growing movement that integrates food and mental health.Dr. Naidoo discusses her innovative approach to mental well-being, where how we nourish ourselves can play a key role in managing anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. She shares valuable insights into how...
2024-12-1258 min
Tango Alpha Lima PodcastHow to improve mental wellness through your dietAbraham Lincoln and the first ThanksgivingTHE INTERVIEWDr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author, shares her knowledge of how our diets affect our brains and mental wellness. Dr. Naidoo also talks about the connection between food, culture and community, how to make small modifications that make family favories into healthier choices, and how she helps people understand food as medicine.SCUTTLEBUTTFollow Stacy down the Reddit Rabbit Hole for tales of Thanksgiving on deploymentThe bear who was a private in the Polish Army
2024-11-2659 min
Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create SuccessHow to Calm Your Mind with Food- an Interview with Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist & author of the national & international bestseller: “This is Your Brain on Food.” Her most recent best-selling book is “Calm Your Mind with Food.”
The late Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space as the nexus of her interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Her first book has already been published in 23 countries and 19 languages. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first and only hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the USA. Sh...
2024-10-1656 min
The MindHealth360 Show70: Dr. Uma Naidoo: How Nutrition and Gut Healing Can Help Mental HealthWithin our mental health crisis, there are some tools most of us have access to; one of the most influential is food. In this compelling episode, Dr. Uma Naidoo discusses the profound impact of nutrition on our mental health and explains why a bad diet is the leading cause of poor health worldwide. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained, board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition biologist. Founder and Director of the first and only hospital based nutritional and metabolic psychiatry service in the US, and author of This is your brain on food and the up-coming Calm your...
2024-09-2127 min
It’s not that simpleFOOD AND BRAIN, with Uma NaidooHow does food influence mental well-being?
Nutritional psychiatrist and author of the bestseller «This Is Your Brain on Food» Uma Naidoo argues that food is not only crucial for a healthy body, but also essential for a healthy mind. And the Mediterranean diet, known for its physical health benefits, can also help combat mental disorders.
According to Naidoo – who leads the first and only Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry Service in a US hospital – many diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension, are aggravated by a poor diet, and the same applie...
2024-09-0432 min
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire387. How to Calm Your Mind with Food with Harvard's Dr. Uma NaidooI LOVED this conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo! Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She was considered Harvard’s Mood Food Expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science expl...
2024-09-0446 min
Healin PodcastCalm Your Mind with Food with Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained board-certified Psychiatrist and professional chef and nutritional specialist who is considered a Nutritional Psychiatry Pioneer and the author of "This Is Your Brain On Food" and of her latest book "Calm Your Mind with Food" . We spoke about her journey into incorporating nutrition as a fundamental foundation of mental health and her psychiatry practice, how many physicians are unaware of the role that nutrition plays and how that is changing with over 20% of medical school having a robust nutritional component in medical education, why what we eat is so important to our mental heal...
2024-07-1945 min
Just JennyEp. 354 Dr. Uma Naidoo wants you to CALM DOWN with food...Dr. Uma Naidoo MD is today's Weight Wednesday guest. Her newest book, CALM YOUR MIND WITH FOOD, is a revolutionary full-body approach to relieving anxiety, including anti-anxiety recipes and meal plan guidelines. Bestselling author, chef, nutritionist, and nutritional psychiatrist Uma Naidoo MD talks about how she decided to take care of her own anxiety with this multi pronged approach which will benefit you too! Dr. Naidoo has also partnered with the daily dose ( https://dailydoselife.com/ ) to bring delicious healthy mind and body friendly calming mood meals to your door! Follow everything Dr. Naidoo via her website https://umanaidoomd...
2024-07-1734 min
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+Ep. 378 Calm Your Mind with Food: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health with Uma Naidoo, MDToday, 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 m...
2024-07-1358 min
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+Ep. 378 Calm Your Mind with Food: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health with Uma Naidoo, MDToday, 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 a...
2024-07-1355 min
The Rich Roll PodcastYour Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental HealthDr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist.This conversation explores the intersection between food and mood, with Dr. Naidoo sharing her expertise on how what we eat impacts our mental well-being. We discuss the gut-brain connection, foods that fight anxiety and depression, practical nutrition tips, and much more.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Naidoo provides actionable advice and fascinating insights into the world of nutritional psychiatry.Dr. Naidoo is a true pioneer in this field. This conversation is a must-listen...
2024-06-201h 52
Living a Nutritious Life with Keri GlassmanEpisode 24: Dr. Uma Naidoo: Foods to Prevent Alzheimer'sLiving a Nutritious Life PodcastIn this new episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and best-selling author.About Our Guest:Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist. She has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo, known for her expertise in the connection between food and mental health, has received accolades for her work in integrating nutrition into psychiatric practice and written the best-selling book "This...
2024-06-0447 min
FX Medicine Podcast CentralFood as medicine for mental health with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Uma NaidooInternationally recognised nutritional psychiatrist and professional chef, Dr Uma Naidoo joins fx Medicine ambassador Dr Adrian Lopresti to deep dive into the world of nutritional psychiatry.
Together they explore the concept of food as medicine for the management of mood disorders and cognitive decline conditions.
Dr Naidoo unpacks the concept of the gut-brain axis, and how neurotransmitter production and cross-talk with the gut microbiome affects mood, and how we can influence this through dietary interventions.
Dr Naidoo shares her clinical insights to support the implementation of sustainable, positive change for our patients using food as medicine to influence behaviour change...
2024-05-0600 min
Redefine Fitness with Kelsey WellsImpact of Diet On Our Mental Health: In Conversation with Dr. Uma NaidooIn this week’s episode Kelsey is joined by special guest Dr Uma Naidoo - a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, trained nutrition specialist, best selling author and an internationally regarded medical pioneer in the filed of Nutritional Psychiatry. Considered Harvard’s Mood Food Expert, Dr Naidoo talks to Kelsey about her latest book - Calm Your Mind With Food - touching on everything from healing your relationship with food, to the gut brain connection, the link between food and anxiety, blood sugar & panic attacks, and how you can optimise your diet to i...
2024-03-2853 min
The Big SilenceCooking Up Anxiety Relief: How Your Diet Impacts Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooToday, we're exploring a fascinating new field in mental health, Nutritional Psychiatry, with Dr. Uma Naidoo. Not only is she a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, but she’s also a professional chef and a nutrition expert. Dr. Naidoo brings a unique blend of expertise to the table, and she’s here to share her insights on the powerful link between our diet and mental health.In this episode, we dive into how our eating habits affect our mood and mental well-being, especially in a post-pandemic world. Dr. Naidoo offers eye-opening perspectives on how changes in our lifestyle can impact our...
2024-03-2048 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 283: Soothe Anxiety with...Food?Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of "This Is Your Brain on Food" and "Calm Your Brain with Food," discusses how dietary choices can significantly impact anxiety levels and overall mental wellness, highlighting the critical connections between gut health, inflammation, and the brain.Full Show NotesRaising teenagers is no easy feat, especially when dealing with the complexities of their mental health. In today's fast-paced and stress-filled world, an increasing number of teens are facing anxiety. While therapy and coping strategies are essential tools, there's an often overlooked component that could be contributing significantly to your teenager's...
2024-03-1718 min
Serena LovesUnderstanding the Power of Nutrition for Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooSo excited to share this conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard University-trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist.
We discussed the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel. Through fascinating case studies and the latest scientific research, Dr. Naidoo revealed how simple dietary tweaks can significantly boost your mental well-being. Tune in to gain insight on nourishing your entire being through the healing properties of real, whole foods. Leave feeling empowered to take control of your health and happiness one mindful meal at a time.
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2024-03-1144 min
The MindHealth360 Show56: Dr. Uma Naidoo - How to Calm Your Mind with FoodThe latest episode of The MindHealth360 Show is an event replay done in partnership with The How To Academy and features Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo. In this interview, Dr. Naidoo discusses the importance of food to mental health and healing as well as lessons from her new book, Calm Your Mind with Food, where she lays out both science and practical advice for using food as medicine for mental wellbeing. Dr. Naidoo tells us about the major advances made in understanding the gut-brain connection, which explain how food and its digestion in the gut directly i...
2024-03-061h 00
Metabolic MindCould Your Diet Be Causing Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression? - with Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first US hospital-based nutritional psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Naidoo’s work focuses on empowering individuals with dietary strategies that improve overall mental health and conditions like ADHD, anxiety, depression and OCD. She is a leading nutritional psychiatrist on the faculty at Harvard Medical School– she also brings unique flair as a professionally trained chef. She feels hopeful about the burgeoning fields of nutritional & metabolic psychiatry that are building a more robust evidence base for dietary and lifestyle strategies to treat mental health conditions.
Dr. Naidoo’s new book, Calm Your Mind W...
2024-02-1940 min
Behind Her Empire#241: Get Rid of Anxiety & Stress Using the Power of Food with Dr. Uma Naidoo, Harvard Nutritional PsychiatristHave you ever connected how you feel mentally to what you’re eating? Turns out, they are absolutely related, according to a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist. If you’re someone who has dealt with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or other mental health challenges, this episode is for you.In this episode you’ll learn: * The connection between french fries and depression* How to know if you have leaky gut* The impact of blood sugar on anxiety* How food can contribute to panic attacks* Foods to help reduce anxiety...
2024-01-2452 min
The Wellness Mama PodcastHow to Build Nutritional Habits that Stick with Psychiatrist and Chef Dr. Uma NaidooEpisode Highlights With Dr. Uma NaidooHow environment shapes our choices and how to use this to your advantageStress inhibits good habit circles in the brainHow to create good family habits around food that also reduce stressSugar taps into the same brain receptors as street drugs! Why preparing more meals at home leads to eating less and to better nutritional habitsHow small positive habits create a positive feedback loop that lead to an easier time building better habitsImportant considerations for creating healthy mindsets around food and avoiding eating disorders, especially in childrenHow to avoid all or nothing or f...
2024-01-0339 min
The Wellness Mama PodcastHow to Build Nutritional Habits that Stick with Psychiatrist and Chef Dr. Uma NaidooEpisode Highlights With Dr. Uma NaidooHow environment shapes our choices and how to use this to your advantageStress inhibits good habit circles in the brainHow to create good family habits around food that also reduce stressSugar taps into the same brain receptors as street drugs! Why preparing more meals at home leads to eating less and to better nutritional habitsHow small positive habits create a positive feedback loop that lead to an easier time building better habitsImportant considerations for creating healthy mindsets around food and avoiding eating disorders, especially in childrenHow to avoid all or nothing or forbidden mindsets around f...
2024-01-0339 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastYour Brain on Food: How Diet Affects Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooEpisode Highlights With Dr. Uma NaidooHow foods affect mental healthFoods to prioritize and avoid for optimal mental healthWe know our diets affect our bodies, but they impact our brains just as much! How the gut and the brain communicate95% of serotonin receptors and serotonin is in the gut!A simple acronym for remembering the best brain foods, especially for kidsWhy we crave more food than we need when we aren’t getting enough micronutrientsSome powerful herbs and spices to incorporateEven more reasons that a little sun exposure each day is important Adding herbal teas for the nutritional bene...
2024-01-0225 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastYour Brain on Food: How Diet Affects Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooEpisode Highlights With Dr. Uma NaidooHow foods affect mental healthFoods to prioritize and avoid for optimal mental healthWe know our diets affect our bodies, but they impact our brains just as much! How the gut and the brain communicate95% of serotonin receptors and serotonin is in the gut!A simple acronym for remembering the best brain foods, especially for kidsWhy we crave more food than we need when we aren’t getting enough micronutrientsSome powerful herbs and spices to incorporateEven more reasons that a little sun exposure each day is important Adding herbal teas for the nutritional benefits The world is mo...
2024-01-0225 min
Discovering Nutrition with CronometerEpisode 19: Nourishing the Mind with Dr. Uma NaidooThis month we interviewed Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained Nutritional Psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist, and author of the bestselling This is Your Brain on Food and her new book, Calm Your Mind with Food.
In this episode Uma shares her unique insights on how what we eat affects our mental health. We explore her ground-breaking approach to nourishing both body and mind, exploring the complex connection between diet and brain health. Prepare to be inspired as Dr. Naidoo guides us through practical, science-backed tips for eating our way to a happier, healthier sta...
2023-12-2941 minDiscovering Nutrition with CronometerEpisode 19: Nourishing the Mind with Dr. Uma NaidooThis month we interviewed Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained Nutritional Psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist, and author of the bestselling This is Your Brain on Food and her new book, Calm Your Mind with Food.
In this episode Uma shares her unique insights on how what we eat affects our mental health. We explore her ground-breaking approach to nourishing both body and mind, exploring the complex connection between diet and brain health. Prepare to be inspired as Dr. Naidoo guides us through practical, science-backed tips for eating our way to a happier, healthier sta...
2023-12-2941 min
The Neuro Experience#321- The Science Behind Food and Mood: Nutritional Psychiatry for Depression | Uma NaidooThis episode's guest is Uma Naidoo. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty a...
2023-12-2748 min
Well Beyond 40Calm Your Mind With Food With Dr. Uma NaidooCan changing your diet calm your mind? New science is saying it can. In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Uma Naidoo about anxiety in women over 40 and why changing what’s on your plate could change your mood. Dr. Naidoo founded the first hospital-based nutrition psychiatry practice in the country, meaning she is on the cutting edge of understanding the gut-brain connection and its impact on hormones and mental health. From the overlooked nutrients you should be monitoring to crucial dietary shifts and beneficial spices to try, Dr. Naidoo has helpful strategies you can be...
2023-12-2735 min
Practically Healthy by Dr. MelinaCalm Your Mind With Food: Dr. Uma NaidooDescribed as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space, Nutritional Psychiatrist, trained chef and international best seller, Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Dr. Melina for a very special 50th episode of the Practically Healthy podcast.
Dr. Naidoo shares her expert perspective on mental health through the lense of nutritional psychiatry- more simply, “your mind on food”. Dr. Naidoo reframes food as a “tool” and empowers listeners to use nutrition to help mitigate conditions from depression, anxiety and libido to bipolar disorder. She discussed foods “you should embrace” and foods "you should step back from” as prescriptive tools to match each sp...
2023-12-2639 min
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess CordingEpisode 200: Calm Your Mind, Nourish Your Soul: The Role of Nutrition in Anxiety Management with Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, joins me for this episode of Drama-Free Healthy Living. With her warm and approachable style, Dr. Naidoo dives into the fascinating topic of nutrition and its impact on anxiety management. As the author of the highly acclaimed book, "This Is Your Brain on Food," and her latest release, "Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety," Dr. Naidoo brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and practical advice to the table. In this conversation, she delves into the connection between inflammation, gut health, and anxiety. She...
2023-12-2639 min
hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is HolisticEP 360 - How to Calm Your Mind with Dr. Uma NaidooIn this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned nutritional psychiatrist. Dr. Naidoo shares her unique approach that combines culinary skills and psychiatric expertise to tackle anxiety through diet. She emphasizes the role of whole foods, hydration, and mindful eating in mental health, particularly in adolescents. Tune in for valuable insights into managing anxiety holistically through dietary choices.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Nutritional psychiatry: combining food, medicine, and mental health managementThe prevalence of anxiety and its impact during and post-pandemicThe importance of whole foods, hydration, and mindful eatingAnti-anxiety r...
2023-12-2628 minhol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is HolisticEP 360 - How to Calm Your Mind with Dr. Uma NaidooIn this episode, Dr. Taz is joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned nutritional psychiatrist. Dr. Naidoo shares her unique approach that combines culinary skills and psychiatric expertise to tackle anxiety through diet. She emphasizes the role of whole foods, hydration, and mindful eating in mental health, particularly in adolescents. Tune in for valuable insights into managing anxiety holistically through dietary choices.Today on Super Woman Wellness: Nutritional psychiatry: combining food, medicine, and mental health managementThe prevalence of anxiety and its impact during and post-pandemicThe importance of whole foods, hydration, and mindful eatingAnti-anxiety r...
2023-12-2628 min
The Model Health ShowWhy the American Diet Is Fueling Higher Rates of Anxiety – with Uma NaidooAnxiety is one of the most pressing mental health issues plaguing our society. And in recent years, the rates of diagnosed anxiety have skyrocketed. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about how your gut bacteria impacts your mental health, and the most important nutrition principles for reducing anxiety. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, nutritional specialist, and a professional chef. Her work is focused on Nutritional Psychiatry, the intersection of mental health and food. In her groundbreaking new book, Calm Your Mind with Food, Dr. Naidoo outlines how to use nutrition as a pow...
2023-12-251h 13
Dhru Purohit ShowThe Top Foods in Our Diet That Contribute to Increased Anxiety with Dr. Uma NaidooThis episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Whoop, and JOOV. Anxiety diagnoses have been on the rise, especially in a post-pandemic world. With more and more people suffering from anxiety in our stressful lifestyles, it can be challenging to find a path forward and calm our minds. But we know that anxiety can be a powerful signal from our body that change needs to occur. One change we can implement immediately is changing what we eat daily. Our food has the power to lower inflammation in our body, enhance gut bacteria, an...
2023-12-211h 18
The Perkins PlatformThe Thing About Food - with Dr. Uma Naidoo (Episode 1)Tune in for one of our new Quarterly Special Segments - The Thing About Food with Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutritional biologist and author of the international bestseller, This is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Naidoo joins us to share the details of her upcoming book, Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety. In this groundbreaking guide, she presents cutting-edge research about the ways anxiety is rooted in our brain, our gut, our immune system, and our metabolism. Drawing on the latest science on the connection between diet and anxiety...
2023-12-1931 min
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastCalm your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Approach to Anxiety - with Dr. Uma Naidoo | EP 170🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱
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2023-12-1946 min
The Gabby Reece Show#238 Nutrients for Optimal Brain Performance | Dr Uma Naidoo | Gabby ReeceMy guest today is nutritional psychologist Dr. Uma Naidoo from Harvard Psychiatric. Dr. Naidoo discusses how we can use the right foods and spices to support our mental health. She dives deep into how food impacts the brain's gut access and can directly support our mental state or create anxiety and depression. Dr. Naidoo does a beautiful job of systematically helping us remove our worst habits and slowly add healthy ones in exchange. She does not believe in working from a place where people feel deprived but rather helps us individually figure out how to create long-lasting change.
2023-12-181h 13
Deeply Well with Devi BrownEat to Heal with Dr Uma NaidooHave we become an anxious nation? Everything plays a part, but Dr. Uma Naidoo joins us today to specifically focus on the food we eat. As a child of apartheid in South Africa, she learned early on to release judgment, which inspired her impartiality towards food equity and autonomy. Her guidance is not to take away or condemn, but to offer healthier options within our nutrition plans. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. In her book, she shows cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to...
2023-12-1441 min
Anxiety Reset PodcastEP 256: Control Anxiety With Food with Dr. Uma NaidooIn this episode, Georgie speaks with the fabulous Dr. Uma Naidoo, also known as the "Mood Food MD". Dr. Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef graduating with her culinary schools' most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Finding her niche in nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food. Her new book Calm Your Mind with Food explores the latest science on the connection between diet and anxiety, uncovering how to effectively use food and nutrition as an essential tool for calming the mind.
2023-12-111h 00
The CLS Experience with Craig SiegelCalm Your Mind With Food With Dr. Uma NaidooOn today’s episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. She's not just a doctor, she's the world's first "triple threat" in the food and medicine space, BIG facts. She’s a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a professional chef, a nutrition specialist, and a bestselling author, Just to name a few. Her unique approach to mental well-being through food has transformed countless lives, AND she's been featured on numerous major platforms, sharing her insights on how our diet impacts our brain health, which is extremely helpful and digestible, no pun intended. She showcases the cutting-edge science explaining the ways...
2023-12-0132 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams Under Pressure!Dr. Uma Naidoo: How Your Food Affects Your Mood!Dr. Uma Naidoo, author "This Is Your Brain on Food," diving deep into the fascinating world of the mind-gut connection and your microbiome
Dr. Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, unravels the profound impact of food on our mental health and well-being. Discover the intricate relationship between what we eat and how it affects our mood, cognition, and overall brain function. Her wealth of knowledge and clinical experience sheds light on the transformative potential of a mindful and nutritious diet.
In this captivating conversation, Dr. Naidoo shares valuable insights on the connection between gut health, inflammation...
2023-05-2957 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams Under Pressure!Dr. Uma Naidoo: How Your Food Affects Your Mood!Dr. Uma Naidoo, author "This Is Your Brain on Food," diving deep into the fascinating world of the mind-gut connection and your microbiome
Dr. Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, unravels the profound impact of food on our mental health and well-being. Discover the intricate relationship between what we eat and how it affects our mood, cognition, and overall brain function. Her wealth of knowledge and clinical experience sheds light on the transformative potential of a mindful and nutritious diet.
In this captivating conversation, Dr. Naidoo shares valuable insights on the connection between gut health, inflammation...
2023-05-2957 min
Behind Her Empire#169: How to Use Food to Improve Your Mood, Anxiety & Overall Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooWhat do anxiety, brain fog and low libido have in common? It turns out, the food we eat can impact all of the above. In this week’s Hormone Happy Hour, we sat down with Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist AND trained chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. We discuss the connection between our gut and brain + the many levels at which we are impacted by what’s on our plates.In this episode you’ll learn:* How what we eat impacts our mental health* The TOP foods to eat for better brain function* How cu...
2023-05-1755 min
Optimal - The PodcastOptimal - The Podcast: Episode 17 - Nutritional Psychiatry, an interview with Dr. Uma NaidooWelcome to Episode 17 of Optimal - the Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Weatherby and Beth Ellen DiLuglio are joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo to discuss her ground-breaking work in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and nutrition expert, has been at the forefront of this field and has written a book called "This Is Your Brain on Food," which explores the relationship between food and mental health.
Listen in as Dr. Naidoo introduces the practice of nutritional psychiatry, which involves educating patients about the importance of a balanced diet and how certain food...
2023-04-2729 min
New Day with Sybil AmutiHow to Feed Your Brain with Dr. Uma NaidooToday we’re diving into the mental health crisis in America, one food at a time.We’ve all experienced brain fog and fatigue after eating a heavy meal, but we also know the energy and zest we feel after making great food choices.Food is the key to exposing who we are on the inside and whether or not we’re serving our bodies with the nutrients that they need.Our guest today is here to share what makes our brains live long and strong!About Dr. Uma Naidoo Michelin-starred chef D...
2023-03-2234 min
goodsugarDr. Uma Naidoo: Your Brain On Food | goodsugar 151Join Marcus Antebi and Ralph Sutton on their journey to better health! On this episode of The goodsugar Podcast, Ralph and Marcus are joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo M.D.! Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She serves as the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy, all while being a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. Recognized as Harvard's Mood-Food expert, Dr. Naidoo has been featured in the Wall Street Journal. She is also...
2023-03-2042 min
The PrimaFoodie PodcastEpisode 7: Food as Medicine with Dr. Uma NaidooWe all know a healthy diet is vital to physical well-being, but what about mental and emotional states? Is there a link between our cognitive function and diet? To help us answer these questions is Dr. Uma Naidoo, an expert in nutritional psychiatry and Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also a Culinary Instructor at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, a best-selling author, and a professional chef. Dr. Naidoo implements her clinical work by integrating her professional achievements in medicine, psychiatry, and nutrition to help change lives and empower her patients. In...
2023-02-2047 min
Power HourHealthy Eating Habits with Dr Uma NaidooAdrienne discusses all things food with Dr Uma Naidoo. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while se...
2023-01-1737 min
PLANTSTRONG PodcastDr. Uma Naidoo - This is Your Brain on FoodDr. 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...
2023-01-051h 12The Model Health ShowThe Powerful Connection Between Food & Mental Health - With Dr. Uma NaidooModern medicine tends to divide the human body into separate, distinct systems but our bodies are complex entities that are intricately connected. The field of gut health is constantly evolving, and the more we learn, the more we understand about the body’s expansive interconnectedness. Our gut health impacts a myriad of functions in the body, including metabolism, immune health, and even our mental health. One of the leading experts in dissecting the relationship between food and mood is Dr. Uma Naidoo. She is a Harvard psychiatrist, professional chef, and a nutritional specialist. Her specialty is Nutritional Psy...
2022-09-191h 38
The Good Life with Michele LamoureuxDr. Uma Naidoo: How Food Affects Your Brain & Mental Heath - Author of "This is Your Brain on Food" (Rerun)Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, "This is Your Brain on Food," she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more. We dive into her research in this interview and you will learn so much! All of the show notes and resources mentioned c...
2022-08-3142 min
The Mind-Gut Conversation PodcastWe Are What We Eat with Uma Naidoo, MD | MGC Ep. 48In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation Podcast, I had the great pleasure to talk to Dr. Uma Naidoo, a board-certified psychiatrist at the Mass General Hospital at Harvard, professional chef, and nutrition specialist, who amongst many other accomplishments is the author of the recent book: This Is Your Brain On Food, an amazing look into the new world of nutritional psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo is currently the Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she consults on nutritional interventions for the psychiatrically and medically ill. She is also Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at...
2022-06-0851 minThe Good Life with Michele LamoureuxDr. Uma Naidoo: How Food Impacts Mental Health - Author of "This is Your Brain on Food" (Rerun)Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book, "This is Your Brain on Food," she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more. We dive into her research in this interview and you will learn so much! All of the show notes and resources mentioned c...
2022-05-0442 min
The Good Clean Nutrition PodcastEpisode 11: Brain Food: Exploring the Gut-Brain Axis with Uma Naidoo, MD
When it comes to nutrition and diet, people tend to only consider their physical health – but a growing body of research shows that what we eat can significantly impact our brain health. In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is joined by nutritional psychiatrist and professional chef Dr. Uma Naidoo to speak about the gut-brain axis. Listen in as Dr. Naidoo shares about the role the microbiome plays in our cognitive and psychological health, including how nutrition can impact age-related cognitive decline and mental health, such as anxiety and depression. Pl...
2022-03-0828 min
Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural TherapyDr. Uma Naidoo: This is Your Brain on FoodComments or feedback? Send us a text! The interface between nutrition and mental health is a fascinating area of study that is of great interest to both mental health clinicians & clients alike; however, it can be at times difficult to find coherent messaging and/or data-driven information as it relates to the link between diet and psychological well-being. Uma Naidoo, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist joins us for a wide-ranging discussion about themes explored in her new book This is Your Brain on Food including: how Dr. Naidoo com...
2022-02-2149 min
Men Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams Under Pressure!This is Your Brain on Food with Author and Nutritional Psychiatrist, Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo has been described as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She was considered Harvard’s...
2022-02-0859 minMen Talking Mindfulness: Mental, Physical, and Emotional Fitness to Elevate Performance and Resilience for Leaders and Teams Under Pressure!This is Your Brain on Food with Author and Nutritional Psychiatrist, Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo has been described as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She was considered Harvard’s...
2022-02-0859 minThe Good Life with Michele LamoureuxDr. Uma Naidoo: How Food Impacts Mental Health - Author of "This is Your Brain on Food"Did you know that what you eat can impact your mental health? Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard psychiatrist, who has studied nutrition and is a trained professional chef. She helps us understand the gut-brain connection and how what we eat can have a direct impact on our mental well-being. In her book she teaches us how our diet can fight depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD and more and we get into her research in this interview. All of the show notes and resources mentioned can be found https://thegoodlifecoach.com/167 While on the show no...
2022-02-0242 min
TRAINEDMental Health Miniseries: Uma Naidoo, MDWe drink pressed juices and load up on whole grains to better our bodies, but what we eat and drink can nourish our brains too. That’s according to the rapidly growing field of nutritional psychiatry, which explores the benefits of food on cognitive well-being. On episode two of our three-part mental health miniseries, Uma Naidoo, MD, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and Michelin-star chef, tells us how meals can impact our mood. She also offers guidance on building out our grocery lists with nuts, fish, turmeric and other foods that can help fight anxiety and depression, and she breaks down th...
2022-01-1341 minThe Model Health ShowNutritional Psychiatry: This Is Your Brain On Food - With Dr. Uma NaidooHave you ever considered how what you eat impacts your mood? We’ve all heard jokes about how hunger can leave you irritable, or hangry. But like most cliches, there’s some truth behind the idea that your diet affects the way you operate and react to the world around you. You might already know how blood sugar dips and spikes impact your mood, but emerging science shows a connection between mental health and the way that we eat that is far more intricate than you might think. Our guest today, Dr. Uma Naidoo, packs a powerful resum...
2022-01-081h 33
The Armen Show325: Uma Naidoo | Tackling Mental Issues In “This Is Your Brain On Food”
Hello and welcome to episode 325 of the show, with guest Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More. This book covers the relation between food and response in many categories of mental difficulty.
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found th...
2021-12-2243 min
ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast'Food and Mood' with Dr. Uma Naidoo🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes.👍🏽 Please leave a review, we appreciate all the support!Learn how dietary strategies and interventions can aid in the prevention and treatment of mental and cognitive health issues, and gain insights into Dr. Naidoo's career as a nutritional psychiatrist.On this episode, our host Glenn Marsden talks to Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry, and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly rec...
2021-10-1232 minImperfectlyPerfect Podcast'Food and Mood' with Dr. Uma Naidoo🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes.👍🏽 Please leave a review, we appreciate all the support!Learn how dietary strategies and interventions can aid in the prevention and treatment of mental and cognitive health issues, and gain insights into Dr. Naidoo's career as a nutritional psychiatrist.On this episode, our host Glenn Marsden talks to Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry, and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly rec...
2021-10-1232 min
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+Ep. 173 How The Food You Eat Boosts Your Mood & Mental Health (and the Connection Your Gut Health Plays) with Dr. Uma NaidooI am delighted to have Dr. Uma Naidoo joining me on the podcast today! Dr. Naidoo is an awarded board-certified psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, professional chef, nutrition specialist, and author of the recently released This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More. She was featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others. Dr. Naidoo has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions. There were several strong influences in Dr. Naidoo’s e...
2021-10-0946 min
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+EP 173 How The Food You Eat Boosts Your Mood & Mental Health (and the Connection Your Gut Health Plays) with Dr. Uma NaidooI am delighted to have Dr. Uma Naidoo joining me on the podcast today! Dr. Naidoo is an awarded board-certified psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, professional chef, nutrition specialist, and author of the recently released This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More. She was featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others. Dr. Naidoo has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions. There were several strong influences i...
2021-10-0945 min
A Gutsy GirlYour Brain on Food {Episode 19 with Dr. Uma Naidoo}This is your brain on food, according to Dr. Uma Naidoo.What a fun conversation I got to have with Dr. Naidoo! If you’re into learning more about the gut-brain connection, then this episode is for you.Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition specialist who wrote the recent national bestselling book, “This is Your Brain on Food.” She founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States and is the director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director o...
2021-09-2143 min
HEAL with KellyYour Brain on Food: Understanding Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained Psychiatrist, Professional Chef, Nutrition Specialist, and Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is highly regarded both nationally and internationally for her work in Nutritional Psychiatry. In her recent book, This is Your Brain on Food, she shows cutting-edge science behind how food contributes to our mental health, and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues. I sit down with Dr. Naidoo to discuss the importance of nutrition and diet on our brain health, the gut brain co...
2021-09-0957 min
The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett GillilandDr. Uma Naidoo on the Circuit of SuccessJoin Brett Gilliland with Dr. Uma Naidoo as they talk about what food does to the brain. Dr. Naidoo is a Harvard doctor specializing in nutritional psychiatry and clinical services. She is also a professional chef and the author of the book “This Is Your Brain On Food.” In this episode, Dr. Naidoo shares the role of food choices that help with health issues, especially mental health.
Childhood Exposure Led to a Career
Dr. Naidoo was born into a large Indian family in South Africa. She first learned about food from her maternal gran...
2021-08-0940 min
The Energy CodeNutritional Psychiatry, Food For Mental Health & the Gut-Brain Axis w/ Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo has been described as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary school's most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She has also been featured in Harvard Health Publishing, The Boston Globe, Martha Stewart, The Wall Street Journal, and so much more. Dr. Naidoo also released a national best-selling book last year called “This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensible Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fig...
2021-06-2444 min
Health Gig176. Nutrition and Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo, Nutritional Psychiatrist and AuthorOn this episode of Health Gig, we welcome celebrated Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo. As both a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef, she serves as the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. In her research on the relationship between mental health and the gut microbiome, Dr. Naidoo was inspired to write This Is Your Brain on Food, a guide to the mind-body relationship of food consumption that is celebrated in both the academic and culinary communities. In addition to writing about the effects of good eating, she also develops delicious recipes, leads successful cooking seminars, and...
2021-05-1330 min
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In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food & medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found th...
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The Brain Health Revolution PodcastFood and Your Mood - with Dr. Uma NaidooWe had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with our friend, Dr. Uma Naidoo to speak about her book, This Is Your Brain On Food, and explore ways to improve our patients' brain health outcomes by guiding them using evidence-based medicine and as importantly, through tasty and healthy foods for their minds. 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. But more importantly, she is truly a compassionate physician and a public health advocate. We hope you enjoy...
2021-04-2847 min
The Dream Job049 - Dr. Uma Naidoo - Nutritional Psychiatrist and Author of This Is Your Brain On FoodDr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist who has an expertise in nutrition. Not only is Dr. Naidoo a physician, she is a professional chef and nutritional specialist. Dr. Naidoo found her calling through delving into her love of food and understanding the gut-brain connection. To learn more about Dr. Naidoo, visit her website at https://umanaidoomd.com. To order her book, This Is Your Brain On Food: An Indispensable Guide To The Surprising Foods That Fight, purchase at your local bookstore or online. You can also buy online at Barnes and Noble, iBooks...
2021-04-1951 min
Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #spaitgirl podcastThe Food Mood Connection with Dr.Uma Naidoo, MD - Harvard trained Psychiatrist, Nutrition ExpertWelcome to the #SPAITGIRL Talk Show with Yvette Le Blowitz Episode 107 - The Food Mood Connection with Dr.Uma Naidoo, MD - Harvard trained Psychiatrist, Nutrition Expert Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, a Harvard trained Psychiatrist, Pioneer in Nutritional Psychiatry, Nutrition Expert and professionally trained chef. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at...
2021-04-1854 min
Magic Minds#96 — Nutrition's Impact on Mental Health — Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo is a a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. James has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Naidoo about how it's now proven that 90% of serotonin receptors are in your gut, what foods we should eat and which to avoid, and just how much of an impact nutrition has on our mental health.
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2021-03-311h 16
Clean & Green LivingThis Is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma NaidooIn this episode, I am talking with Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Naidoo is the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is a writer for the Harvard Health blog and author of the book “This is Your Brain on Food”. Dr. Naidoo is also a professional chef and nutrition specialist and in combining these three complementary practices, is leading teaching how food contributes to our mental health and how the right foods can help treat and prevent a wide range of psycholo- gical and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depres- sion, OCD, and other...
2021-02-0945 min
Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis#158: Dr Uma Naidoo - Harvard Psychiatrist On Using Your Diet To Fight Depression, Anxiety & PTSDDr Uma Naidoo is a Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist, Professional Chef and best-selling author.
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.
Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while se...
2021-01-2956 min
Thrive BitesS 3 Ep 17 - This Is Your Brain On Food with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma NaidooIn this exciting episode of Thrive Bites, I chat with Dr. Uma Naidoo who is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist about the connection between the gut and the brain and how we can change our gut and brain health by simply changing what we put into our mouths! Take a listen to this fantastic episode!
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space: She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is regarded both n...
2021-01-111h 02
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#83 The Brain Series (Part 1 of 3). Food, OCD and Anxiety with Dr Uma NaidooDr Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist. It is a pleasure to host this internationally regarded medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field of Nutritional Psychiatry.In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School.Dr Uma is a professionally trained chef as well as workin...
2021-01-061h 06
Breast Cancer Conqueror PodcastHow Food Affects Your Emotions with Dr. Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry. Additionally, she is regarded as a medical pioneer both nationally and internationally. In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the first psychiatrist awarded with the coveted "Curtis Prout Scholar in Medical Education". The American Psychiatric Association has asked Dr. Naidoo to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry. In addition, Dr. Naidoo is the author of the book, Th...
2020-12-2124 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing50. Dr. Uma Naidoo on Nutritional Psychiatry: Using Nutrients to Improve Your Mental Health feat. Uma Naidoo MDEpisode transcript and extended show notes can be found here.This week I am joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachu...
2020-12-1129 min
Mahan Health with Dr. Hanisha49. This is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma NaidooWhat is the gut-brain-mental health connection? How can the foods we eat affect our neurotransmitters and in turn our mental health? What are some examples of foods that can lead to mental health issues and what are some examples of foods that can support our mental health? How can spices help support mental health and what are the best spices we should all be consuming to help support our brain/mental health?
IN THIS EPISODE: I interview an esteemed colleague, Dr. Uma Naidoo.. Uma Naidoo, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef...
2020-12-0840 min
The Nutritank Podcast26. Food and Mood, Part 3: Nutritional Psychiatry in the US with Dr Uma Naidoo**DISCLAIMER: Please note that the views of our podcast guests may not always align with the views of Nutritank**
For the last instalment of our food and mood series, we are lucky enough to have Dr Uma Naidoo as our guest: Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition specialist (a real triple threat!)
Dr Naidoo and Ally discuss what inspired her to become a nutritional psychiatrist and how she came to found the first nutritional psychiatry clinic in the US. They also discuss the state of nutrition education in US medical schools and training programmes and some of the initiatives...
2020-11-2754 min
Menopause Reimagined with Andrea DonskyEpisode #15: The Gut Brain Connection in Menopause with Dr. Uma NaidooAndrea Donsky interviews Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard trained Psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and a trained Nutrition Specialist whose niche is Nutritional Psychiatry. They discuss how the gut and brain are connected. Uma shares the right foods to feed our gut and how the wrong foods can cause inflammation and therefore we can experience both mental and physical symptoms like anxiety, depression, and fatigue especially in perimenopause and menopause. They also discuss the relationship between the microbiome and weight loss.Want to connect with other women in perimenopause or menopause in a private community? Looking for information, solutions...
2020-11-1039 min
Radical VitalityThis Is Your Brain On Food with Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma NaidooWhat we eat doesn't just impact our physical health but also has powerful implications for our mental health. In fact, the body and the mind are intimately connected and to help us understand how we can optimize our brain health with food, I sat down with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a rare kind of medical doctor who is not just a Harvard trained psychiatrist but also a nutrition expert AND a chef!!!! Dr. Naidoo recently released the bestseller, THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD and shares potent tips to help us improve our brain health with delicious food starting right...
2020-10-2346 min
Brain Health with Dr. Nissen#17: This Is Your Brain On Food: The Connection Between Diet & Mental Health with Harvard's Nutritional Psychiatry Expert, Dr. Uma Naidoo, MDMichelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space. She is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in nutritional psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field. In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the US. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Ma...
2020-09-1431 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastDr. Uma Naidoo | This is your Brain on FoodWe've all heard the phrase "You are what you eat". Well, Dr. Uma Naidoo has done the research and found a fascinating link between our stomachs and our brains that takes this to another level. We discuss the relationship between food and our brains and how employing this knowledge into our diets can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues.Dr. Uma Naidoo is the author of This is Your Brain on Food, available now. Visit Dr. Uma Naidoo's website | https://umanaidoomd...
2020-09-0900 min
the tara bixby podcast21. How Food impacts Your Mental Health With Dr. Uma Naidoo Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained, board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef who married both psychiatry and nutrition to create a beautiful treatment modality designed to help you improve your overall mental health. She founded the first hospital-based nutritional psychiatry service in the United States, where she serves as the director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. In her new book, "This Is Your Brain On Food," Dr. Naidoo explores the fascinating science behind the food-mood link and offers actionable nutrition recommendations and recipes to optimize your mental health.
2020-09-0859 min
Speaking Our Minds036: This is Your Brain on Food with Dr. Uma NaidooOn this weeks episode Dr. Uma Naidoo and I had a conversation on the podcast about the relationship between food and mental health- including some very practical tips for what to grab on your next grocery shopping trip to boost your mood and brain health.In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the f...
2020-09-0753 min
TheHealthHubThe Role Of Nutrition For Promoting Mental Health with Dr. Uma NaidooIn this episode we speak with Dr. Uma Naidoo about the role of nutrition in promoting a healthy brain.
Dr. Naidoo is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field.
Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others, Dr Uma has a special interest on the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions.
In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and...
2020-08-2050 min
The Jesse Chappus ShowDr. Uma Naidoo - This Is Your Brain On FoodDr. Uma Naidoo (IG: @drumanaidoo) is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is recognized worldwide as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field. Dr. Uma has a special interest on the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions. She's been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Uma just released her first book, This Is Your Brain on Food. In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Uma's...
2020-08-1151 min