Try these FOODS to AVOID ANXIETY, Depression, & Stress | Dr. Uma Naidoo

Try these FOODS to AVOID ANXIETY, Depression, & Stress | Dr. Uma Naidoo

Curious about the intersection between diet, nutrition, and mental health? We interviewed Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard psychiatrist, professionally-trained chef, & nutritional specialist to uncover the secrets behind a strong brain through food. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry, and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this new & upcoming field. Have you ever wondered how your emotions and thoughts are influenced by your diet? Are you seeking ways to treat anxiety without all the prescriptions? Have your food cravings taken control of your life? How do you alleviate stress with your diet? Dr. Uma Naidoo is the author of “This Is Your Brain on Food,” and Michelin-starred chef David Bouley named her the world's first “triple threat in the food as medicine space.” 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 directed 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 (MGH) and Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. On today’s Tap In Within Podcast, our host Emilio chats with Dr. Uma Naidoo to reveal how food is intricately tied to our mental health, emotions, and thoughts. We cover topics such as: -The Relationship between our Gut and our Brain -How to wean off artificial sweeteners and processed foods. -Species that improve symptoms of depression -Foods that worsen anxiety -The Problem with Comfort Foods TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Mindfulness & Creativity in Cooking 7:45 - Food Habits & Mental Health 14:20 - Relationship of Brain & Gut 18:35 - Best Foods For Your Brain 26:25 - How to Avoid Comfort Foods 33:55 - Cravings 37:45 - Foods the Worsen Anxiety 41:05 - Should We Eat Superfoods? 43:05 - Boost Memory with Food 48:15 - Wrap-Up Questions QUOTES: "Small habit changes contribute to big lifestyle changes." “Our stress levels affect our gut microbiome, not only food.” #DrUmaNaidoo #MentalHealth #Anxiety ✩ KEEP UP WITH DR. UMA NAIDOO Website: https://umanaidoomd.com Instagram:   / drumanaidoo   Facebook:   / drumanaidoo   Twitter:   / drumanaidoo   Book: https://amzn.to/3gB7GGp Host: Emilio Ortiz ✦ Instagram | https://bit.ly/35fkcJx ✦ Twitter | https://bit.ly/35hMMda Listen to Just Tap In with Emilio Ortiz ✦ Spotify | https://spoti.fi/3BOnqQr ✦ Apple Podcasts | https://apple.co/3IeWnjD About the Podcast Just Tap In is a space to remember your place in the greatest awakening in human history. Gen-Z host, Emilio Ortiz, reveals illuminating conversations and deep insights alongside the pioneers in mindset, health, business, science, and spirituality. Together, we are bridging the new consciousness and empowering the next generation of leaders to level up and co-create the New Earth. Humanity’s next evolution begins inward, and this platform serves to accelerate your self-discovery and go within. Every week you will receive relatable nuggets of wisdom and gain practical tools from thought leaders, experts, and mentors. Open mind, open heart.