Today’s featured guest is Uma Naidoo, M.D., a Harvardtrained nutritional psychiatrist, nutritional biologist, and professional chef.

“You have the power at the end of your fork to help calm your mind,” she says. In this episode, Uma and Jason discuss shopping recs, expertapproved recipes, and meal plans to optimize your gutbrain connection, plus:

00:00 Uma’s goto breakfasts for brain health
02:57 The best nutrients for your brain
04:46 The best brainhealthy grains
06:45 Uma’s CALMS grocery list
10:42 Can nutrition help solve our mental health epidemic?
15:50 The role of blood sugar in mental health
20:05 Common vitamin deficiencies that impact mental health
23:04 Are fortified foods actually bad for you?
24:35 Seed oils & the gutbrain connection
26:31 Uma’s take on coconut oil & coconut milk
28:09 The most updated research on saturated fats
30:20 Best foods to eat when anxiety hits
32:41 The best fruits for anxiety
38:07 The nutrition trend that makes Uma cringe
40:18 The link between hydration & mental health
43:41 The future of psychobiotics
45:00 The best bacteria strains for anxiety

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