Unlocking the Power of Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo on How Good Nutrition Affects Your Mood!

Join Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL turned mindfulness teacher, and his cohost, renowned NYC Yoga and mindfulness guru Will Schneider, as they revisit an enlightening episode of "Men Talking Mindfulness." In this replay, they interview Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of the groundbreaking book "This Is Your Brain on Food," diving deep into the fascinating world of the mind-gut connection. Dr. Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, unravels the profound impact of food on our mental health and well-being. Discover the intricate relationship between what we eat and how it affects our mood, cognition, and overall brain function. Her wealth of knowledge and clinical experience sheds light on the transformative potential of a mindful and nutritious diet. In this captivating conversation, Dr. Naidoo shares valuable insights on the connection between gut health, inflammation, and mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. Gain a deeper understanding of the role of specific nutrients, gut bacteria, and dietary patterns in promoting optimal brain function and emotional balance. Through the fusion of Jon Macaskill and Will Schneider's expertise in mindfulness and Dr. Naidoo's scientific expertise, listeners will learn practical strategies for incorporating mindful eating habits into their daily lives. Discover how to cultivate a mindful relationship with food, make informed dietary choices, and experience the profound impact of nourishing both the body and mind. Join the Men Talking Mindfulness community and embark on a transformative journey, exploring the powerful influence of food on our brain health and emotional well-being. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to optimize your mind-gut connection, leading to a healthier, more balanced life. Follow Dr. Naidoo on Instagram here: @drumanaidoo Learn more about her, her book, and her online class here:  https://umanaidoomd.com (01:00) This is Your Brain on Food with Guest Dr. Uma Naidoo  (03:00) Introducing Dr. Uma Naidoo  (04:30) Will leads Opening Grounding Practice (~3 minutes)  (07:00) Dr. Naidoo’s journey to Nutritional Psychology  (11:00) The Neuroscience of the Mind/Gut Connection  (15:00) The Western Diet is S.A.D.  (17:00) What is a microbiome and why you should care  (21:30) Diet as a solution to illness and disease  (25:00) Caffeine - Friend or Foe?  (26:30) Calculating Alcohol Consumption, or why you needed math class  (29:00) Hang-xiety = Hangover + Anxiety  (32:00) Proactive vs Reactive ways to deal with Anxiety  (35:00) When sugar isn’t sugar  (37:00) Processed foods are depressing in so many ways  (39:30) Food Fog is Real  (42:30) Micronutrients as medicine  (45:30) Omega-3s are super brain fuel  (50:00) One thing you can do today  (52:00) Add a little spice to your life  (56:30) Jon leads Closing Grounding Practice (~2 minutes)   Opening and closing Music: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons —   Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE Keywords: mindfulness, mind-gut connection, Dr. Uma Naidoo, book, "This Is Your Brain on Food," Navy SEAL, mindfulness teacher, Yoga, mental health, well-being, nutrition, dietary patterns, gut health, inflammation, anxiety, depression, mindful eating, brain function, emotional balance, Jon Macaskill, Will Schneider. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mentalkingmindfulness/message