Harvard Nutrition Expert: These Foods FUEL Anxiety | Dr. Uma Naidoo x Rich Roll Podcast

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and author of “Calm Your Mind With Food.” We discuss her groundbreaking work on food and mood, the “Six Pillars” for calming the mind through diet, practical tips for mental health nutrition, and more. READ MORE👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll840

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TIMECODES
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Introduction to nutritional psychiatry and the guest's background
00:02:59 The lack of emphasis on food and nutrition in medical education
00:05:00 The guest's pioneering work at Mass General and Harvard University
00:09:17 The relationship between the gut-brain axis and its impact on mental health
00:12:27 The impact of diet on neurotransmitters and mental health
00:18:33 The potential of psychobiotics and using food to impact mental well-being
00:24:03 Mental health statistics
00:27:50 Defining anxiety and depression
00:29:24 Anxiety and dietary interventions
00:32:15 Six pillars of calming the mind
00:35:43 AD BREAK 1 - EightSleep
00:36:55 Physiological impact of processed foods
00:38:50 Leptin Resistance and Anxiety
00:41:08 Inflammation and Gut Microbiome
00:45:26 Neuroinflammation and Brain Health
00:47:30 Food and Brain Health
00:50:15 Gut-Brain Connection
01:00:22 Supplementation and Nutritional Gaps
01:04:42 Holistic Approach and Personalized Care
01:06:35 AD BREAK 2 - Cozy Earth
01:07:39 Adaptogens
01:12:06 Impact of Diet on Mental Health
01:14:19 Enhancing Focus and Cognition
01:18:33 Nutrients for focus and concentration
01:21:44 Alcohol and mental health
01:25:31 Psychedelics and mental health
01:33:54 The Paradox of Choice
01:35:10 Role of Pharma Interventions
01:38:19 Resources for Nutritional Psychiatry
01:43:46 Practical Takeaways
01:46:11 Closing Remarks and Resources


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