Dr. Uma's Blog
When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health, and longevity. But what we eat affects more than our bodies; it also affects our brains.
When you’re feeling a little down, do you find yourself craving chocolate? I sure do. Well, it turns out, brain science has something to say about that. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about some foods, like chocolate, that may positively impact your mood and even reduce anxiety.
Dr. Uma Naidoo joins the show today to share her medical research on depression, anxiety, OCD, and a variety of other mood disorders. She and Dr. Axe discuss how she was driven to use foods, herbs, and spices as medicine and how going to culinary school has benefitted her medical practice.
When you’re feeling a little down, do you find yourself craving chocolate? I sure do. Well, it turns out, brain science has something to say about that. On today’s show, we’re going to talk about some foods, like chocolate, that may positively impact your mood and even reduce anxiety.
Dr. Uma Naidoo (IG: @drumanaidoo) is a Harvard trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry and she is recognized worldwide as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field.
The Science of Mood And Your Microbiome | This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and Joovv. We often hear about food in the context of physical health—eating for a strong heart, healthy weight, and glowing skin.
