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August 24, 2025 51 mins
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: [00:10:36] Nutrition and cognitive health. [00:14:06] Effects of stress on the brain. [00:19:06] Menopause brain health. [00:28:58] Medication and motherhood challenges. [00:34:39] Importance of sleep hygiene. [00:38:29] Anxiety and food connection. VALUABLE RESOURCES Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health’s amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at https://lvluphealth.com/angela The future of women’s health is here - click to join my longevity community for women - Live Younger - at the special Founding Member Rate ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritionalbiologist & author of the national & international bestseller: “This is Your Brain on Food.” Hermost 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/ ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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