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Be Well by Kelly Leveque

44. Your Brain on Food: How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health - with Dr. Uma Naidoo #WellnessWednesdays

Be Well by Kelly Leveque

Kelly Leveque

Nutrition, Education, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Self-improvement

4.81.4K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2020

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

I am fascinated by how food and our diet affects our mood. Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based nutritional psychiatry service in the United States. She’s the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy. While serving on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, she was considered Harvard’s food-mood expert and has been featured in The Wallstreet Journal—in other words, she’s curious about which foods impact our moods and how. In her new book, “This Is Your Brain On Food,” she explores the fascinating science behind the food-mood link and offers actionable nutrition recommendations and recipes to optimize your mental health. You will learn about... (02:29) Getting interested in pairing psychiatry and nutrition (09:16) The link between physical and mental symptoms (16:08) The role of flavor in satisfaction and mood (23:00) How gut health influences mood and mental state (28:50) The science behind chocolate and controversial foods (34:16) How carbohydrates affect your mood Resources: Learn more: umanaidoomd.com Read: “This Is Your Brain On Food” Instagram: @drumanaidoo Facebook: facebook.com/NBGLifestyle Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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I want to take a break from the podcast right now and I want to give you a gift.

0:04.3

I want to do that to thank you for being a listener.

0:07.5

I put my heart and soul into this podcast.

0:09.8

I love interviewing today's experts,

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researchers, MD, psychologists, sleep trainers,

0:17.6

you name it.

0:18.3

I just hope you feel inspired to take care of yourselves

0:21.0

and your families. And I just want to thank you for being a yourselves and your families.

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And I just want to thank you for being a listener

0:24.7

and hanging out with me.

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the Chocho-Cho bean. And the Cho-Cho-Cho-Beane is the most superior plant-based protein powder you can get your hands on because not only is it a complete protein, but the process is made with heat and water only.

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