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