Angela 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, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods
Cardiovascular and Brain Connection: There is a significant link between cardiovascular health and brain health. A healthy diet and lifestyle can improve both heart and brain function
Stress Management: Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the brain, leading to issues like anxiety and poor eating habits

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS:

[00:10:36] Nutrition and cognitive health.

[00:14:06] Effects of stress on the brain.

[00:19:06] Menopause brain health.

[00:28:58] Medication and motherhood challenges.

[00:34:39] Importance of sleep hygiene.

[00:38:29] Anxiety and food connection.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. 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.

https://umanaidoomd.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out.

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