499. Nutrition for Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

Commune with Jeff Krasno

Commune Media

Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

4.6 • 654 Ratings

🗓️ 10 October 2023

⏱️ 99 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Listen in to learn more about the intricate connection between gut and brain and how food literally feeds your moods, molecule by molecule.

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In this episode we cover:
0:02:58 – What is a nutritional psychiatrist?
0:04:18 – Adding and removing foods
0:11:48 – The Gut-Brain Connection
0:15:04 – How Food Interacts with the Gut-Brain Connection
0:20:02 – The Connection Between Anxiety, Depression, and Gut Issues
0:21:43 – Foods that Degrade the Gut
0:23:57 – The Impact of Inflammation
0:25:26 – The Role of Serotonin
0:29:20 – What is the role of tryptophan the production of serotonin?
0:33:00 – What is the role of prebiotics and fiber?
0:35:01 – What are fermented foods we should eat?
0:41:26 – What is the impact of meat?
0:49:10 – What can we do to advocate for eating healthy?
0:50:08 – Should we focus on low-glycemic carbs?
0:58:06 – How can hospital patients eat well?
1:02:30 – What are some healthy food swaps for a sweet craving?
1:05:51 – What are some healthy swaps for seed oils?
1:08:03 – What are healthier options for sodas or sugary fruit drinks?
1:14:49 – What is the connection between caffeine and anxiety?
1:19:01 – What is the daily recommended intake of sugar?
1:19:28 – Is there a good app that reports glycemic index?
1:20:04 – How does the brain influence the gut?
1:27:59 – What is the connection between food and anxiety?

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Kamiyan podcast. My name is Jeff Krasno. Today on the show, I welcome
0:13.4	Dr. Umma Naidu. So who is Dr. Nidu? Well, Michelin-starred chef David Boulay described Dr. Umanidu as the world's first
0:23.4	triple threat in the food and medicine space, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, a professional chef,
0:30.7	and a nutrition specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in nutritional psychiatry. And so we're exploring
0:40.1	the fascinating intersection of nutrition and mental fitness in today's episode. In our conversation,
0:47.7	Dr. Uma and I unpack the role of food in enhancing mental health alongside traditional therapies like psychotherapy and medications.
0:57.2	Dr. Uma shares her clinical insights highlighting how sometimes very small dietary changes can have
1:05.1	outsized impact. We also probe the fascinating connection between the gut and the brain, the bi-directional superhighway of chemical communication and how our food interacts with these messages.
1:20.1	So whether you're looking to boost your emotional well-being, curious about the role of food and mental health or simply interested in learning more
1:28.8	about the gut-brain connection. I think you're in for a treat. Now, if you want to hear more from
1:35.4	Dr. Uma, go to onecom slash anxiety to receive your first five days of her commune course, Nutrition for Anxiety, for free.
1:47.4	But before we dive in, we're so grateful to those of you who write us reviews on Apple Podcasts
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2:11.9	preferably a good one, to receive your free all access for 30 days. Note that if you're on your laptop,
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2:22.7	And while you're there, make sure that you're subscribed.
2:26.7	Okay, so without further delay,
2:28.3	I present to you the fascinating and wonderful Dr. Uma Naidu. Dr. Uma Naidu. Dr. Uma Naidu,
2:49.0	Thanks for inviting me. I for being with me today.
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