10% Happier with Dan Harris Your Brain on Food | Dr. Uma Naidoo
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Jun 19, 2023 
Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef, dives into the fascinating connection between food and mental health. She discusses how our dietary choices directly influence our emotions and offers insights into nutritional psychiatry. From managing anxiety and depression with specific foods to the importance of gut health, she emphasizes intuitive eating without the risk of orthorexia. Dr. Naidoo also shares practical tips for improving mental well-being through mindful nutrition, blending personal experiences with clinical expertise.
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Nutritional Psychiatry Definition
- Nutritional psychiatry uses food and nutrients to improve mental well-being.
- It works alongside therapy and medication, not as a replacement.
Uma Naidoo's Journey
- Uma Naidoo's interest in food stemmed from her upbringing and observing her grandmother cook.
- She later noticed a gap in medical training regarding nutrition's impact on mental health, inspiring her to pursue culinary and nutritional studies.
Cancer Treatment Experience
- Uma Naidoo used nutritional psychiatry during her cancer treatment.
- By focusing on clean eating and mindfulness, she experienced fewer side effects than expected, surprising her doctors.
