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Eat to Beat Anxiety, Depression & Alzheimer’s Risk. Science-Backed Brain Nutrition with Dr. Uma Naidoo

Angela is joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist and nutrition expert, who discusses the intricate relationship between nutrition, mental health...

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Angela is joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist and nutrition expert, who discusses the intricate relationship between nutrition, mental health, and brain function, particularly during pivotal life stages such as perimenopause and postpartum, and advocates for a diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

Key Takeaways

Impact of Added Sugars: High consumption of added sugars, especially from ultra-processed foods, can negatively affect mood and brain health
Diet and Brain Health: To protect brain health, particularly during hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause, it's crucial to focus on a diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods
Cardiovascular and Brain Connection: There is a significant link between cardiovascular health and brain health. A healthy diet and lifestyle can improve both heart and brain function
Stress Management: Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the brain, leading to issues like anxiety and poor eating habits

Timestamps and Key Topics

0:00 – Intro
3:35 – Gut microbiome, hormones, and the perimenopausal brain
8:17 – The link between cardiovascular disease and dementia
15:09 – Stress, cortisol, and breaking the habit-food loop
23:55 – Menopause hormone therapy and brain health
34:01 – Supplements & diet gaps for mood support
39:24 – Anxiety, therapy, and Dr. Uma’s CALMS food protocol
42:57 – Real-life story of transformation through food

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist & author of the national & international bestseller: “This is Your Brain on Food.” Her most recent best-selling book is “Calm Your Mind with Food.”


The late Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space as the nexus of her interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Her first book has already been published in 23 countries and 19 languages.


⁠https://umanaidoomd.com/⁠
⁠https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/

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About Angela

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.

A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.

Angela is also the creator of BioSyncing® a blueprint for high performing women who want to ditch burnout, harmonise their hormones and elevate their life.

Angela is a functional nutrition practitioner and executive health & performance coach.

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