499. Nutrition for Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo

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. Get a free pass to watch Dr. Uma’s new Commune course, Nutrition for Anxiety! Visit onecommune.com/anxiety to sign up. 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? This podcast is supported by: Apollo Neuro The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune. LivOn Labs Discover why Jeff Krasno, Schuyler Grant, and people who know wellness are ditching pills, powders, and gummies for this powerful, nutrient-packed goo. GET FREE SAMPLES WITH ANY PURCHASE livonlabs.com/commune BetterHelp BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy. Timeline Nutrition Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune. Thrive Market Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune