How to Build Nutritional Habits that Stick with Psychiatrist and Chef Dr. Uma Naidoo

Episode Highlights With Dr. Uma Naidoo How environment shapes our choices and how to use this to your advantage Stress inhibits good habit circles in the brain How to create good family habits around food that also reduce stress Sugar taps into the same brain receptors as street drugs! Why preparing more meals at home leads to eating less and to better nutritional habits How small positive habits create a positive feedback loop that lead to an easier time building better habits Important considerations for creating healthy mindsets around food and avoiding eating disorders, especially in children How to avoid all or nothing or forbidden mindsets around food with kids The brain is neuroplastic and adaptable and how to carefully rehabilitate it with healthy habits Practical chef tips for making healthy food prep easier Resources We Mention This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More by Uma Naidoo, MD The Food Mood Connection by Uma Naidoo, MD Dr. Uma Naidoo - Website Dr. Uma Naidoo - Instagram