Optimizing Your Mental Health Through Food Learn about the groundbreaking research happening in nutritional psychiatry Why adding in foods rather than restricting them is more successful for many The science behind the importance of the gut microbiome and the gut-brain connection Discover how what you eat can improve your mood, relieve anxiety, and more Which superfoods you should be incorporating into your diet right now Episode Summary: Did you know that what you eat actually plays a large part in how you are feeling? Eating the right foods can improve your mood, prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, and boost your emotional capacity. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritional specialist, and professionally trained chef, who is here today to share how you can use food as medicine to nourish your body and soul every day. Often times when we are feeling not quite ourselves, doctors will prescribe medication with potentially harmful effects. Dr. Naidoo offers a more holistic, root-cause approach by using nutrition to stabilize your hormones, heal your gut, and help you start feeling better on a cellular, emotional, and mental level. Backed by scientific evidence and research, Dr. Naidoo is the answer to improving your gut microbiome for the benefit of your whole body. Instead of restricting yourself from foods, Dr. Naidoo wants to help you create a personalized plan of foods that are going to work for you while still tasting delicious. Everything from the gut-brain connection, to the exciting field of nutritional psychiatry and the power of foods to affect how you feel is on the table today as we dive into an episode that everyone should hear. Resources Mentioned: This Is Your Brain On Food by Dr. Uma Naidoo Dr. Uma Naidoo Website Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices