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What happens to your brain when ultra-processed foods disrupt your gut microbiome?
I’m sitting down with Harvard-trained psychiatrist, nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and bestselling author Dr. Uma Naidoo to explore the powerful connection between what you eat and how you feel. We unpack how ultra-processed foods, sugar, artificial sweeteners, hydration, gut health, and nutrient-rich foods can influence anxiety, sleep, cravings, focus, and mood. Most importantly, we share simple swaps and realistic strategies you can start using today to build a healthier gut, a calmer brain, and a way of eating you can actually sustain.
What you’ll learn:
(04:34) Ultra-processed foods drive gut inflammation, which can trigger neuroinflammation and increase anxiety symptoms.
(08:53) Tracking your food and implementing a simple swap, add, and walk framework helps eliminate hidden culprits driving poor mental health.
(09:58) Artificial sweeteners may cause gut microbiome disruptions and trigger sugar cravings despite conflicting study claims.
(15:47) The gut microbiome can show noticeable shifts in health and reduce anxiety in as little as seven to twenty-one days.
(18:59) Cruciferous vegetables contain powerful antioxidants like sulforaphane that protect cellular health and lower anxiety.
(19:35) The CALMS mnemonic offers an easy grocery framework focused on choline, antioxidants, liquid, magnesium, and spices.
(22:34) Cooking with unique spices and herbs boosts your meal flavor while delivering anti-inflammatory and brain-boosting benefits.
(29:53) Avoiding trends like protein maxing ensures you balance your macros with essential fiber and gut-nourishing polyphenols.
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