The Real Connection Between Food and Mood or How Your Diet Can Impact Mental Health

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we discuss the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health with Dr. Uma Naidoo. You’ll hear us dive into:

• The impact of food on mental health
  
  
• How to manage anxiety through nutrition and lifestyle
  
  
• Using food as medicine for mental well-being
  
  
• What is metabolic psychiatry?
  
  
• How your diet controls your brain and sleep
  
  

Dr. Uma is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist, author, and MasterClass instructor. She is also the Founder and Director of the Nutritional Psychiatry Service at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Known as Harvard's Mood Food Expert, Dr. Uma is a national best-selling author of “This Is Your Brain On Food” and “Calm Your Mind with Food.”

Labs Mentioned

• Metabolic Panels
• Endocrine Hormones
• Vitamin D
• Complete Blood Count
• Iron Levels
• Thyroid Function Tests
• Fasting Lipid Panels
• Fasting Triglyceride Levels
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok
• Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Books
• Dr. Uma Naidoo’s Course

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Kate Kresge’s Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube & Twitter
• Dr. Kate Kresge on Podcast

Timestamps

03:15 - Dr. Uma’s Inspiring Journey to Mental Wellness

07:33 - How Food Choices Can Transform Mental Health

10:43 - How Your Microbiome Could Be the Key to Addressing Anxiety

15:09 - Food Choices to Calm Your Mind and Ease Anxiety

22:26 - The Secret to Perfect Hydration

28:00 - The Connection Between Leptin, Anxiety, and Your Diet

35:58 - Boost Your Mood with Non-Food Nutrient Sources

40:03 - How Your Diet Controls Your Brain and Sleep

45:38 - The Role of Magnesium and Potassium for Anxiety Relief

50:15 - Essential Lab Tests You Need for Root Cause Diagnosis

55:00 - When Your Body Is Screaming for Help

58:52 - Acknowledge the Real Connection Between Food and Mood