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Dr. Uma Naidoo

@drumanaidoo

MD/Mood Food Chef @harvardmed • Nutritional Psychiatry Pioneer • International Best-selling Author #ThisIsYourBrainOnFood • Author #CalmYourMindwithFood

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There are significant reductions in HbA1c, BMI, and abdominal fat with intermittent fasting. #intermittentfasting sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

There are significant reductions in HbA1c, BMI, and abdominal fat with intermittent fasting. #intermittentfasting sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
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🧠 One of the core pillars of nutritional psychiatry is BALANCE—balance on your plate to create balance in your brain. So what does a brain-healthy meal actually look like?

🧠 One of the core pillars of nutritional psychiatry is BALANCE—balance on your plate to create balance in your brain.

So what does a brain-healthy meal actually look like?
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The artificial sugar Sucralose has been shown to alter the brain region that regulates hunger in a way that can increase appetite. Sucralose is a common ingredient in many diet and sugar-free sodas and sweets. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39930009/

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It’s not just how much you eat—but what you eat. Nutrient-dense, whole-food diets make a calorie deficit more sustainable for both body and mind. nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/…

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June’s in-season produce is more than just delicious — it’s brain food 🧠✨ Eating with the seasons isn’t just good for the planet and your wallet — it can support your mood, memory, and overall mental health. What are you shopping for this month?

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Feeling burnt out, anxious, or low on energy? 🌿 ✨ Ashwagandha – Eases anxiety ⚡ Rhodiola – Boosts energy + focus 🍄 Reishi & Lion’s Mane – Supports mood & brain health 🌸 Tulsi – Calms the nervous system Always consult your physician before trying any new supplements.

Feeling burnt out, anxious, or low on energy? 🌿 

✨ Ashwagandha – Eases anxiety
⚡ Rhodiola – Boosts energy + focus
🍄 Reishi & Lion’s Mane – Supports mood & brain health
🌸 Tulsi – Calms the nervous system

Always consult your physician before trying any new supplements.
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🥥 Coconut: A Brain-Boosting Beauty 🥥 🧠 💛 Coconut milk powder is one of the brain healthy ingredients in my Mood Food Mixers! Get your hands on this product today! us.youthandearth.com/products/uma-n…

🥥 Coconut: A Brain-Boosting Beauty 🥥

🧠 💛 Coconut milk powder is one of the brain healthy ingredients in my Mood Food Mixers! Get your hands on this product today!

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Do you ever wonder if your eating patterns can impact your sleep? In my latest YouTube video, I share the science behind intermittent fasting and sleep quality. Check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=FKqBHM…

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Intermittent fasting is useful to help reach a large range of health goals such as reducing insulin resistance and increasing BDNF, which supports brain growth. You can watch this video to learn about IF's benefits on sleep: youtube.com/watch?v=FKqBHM…

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✨ Thrilled to be speaking at #AspenIdeasHealth next week! I’ll be joining a panel of experts to explore “Chew on This: The Delicious Science of Food and Mood” — diving into how food impacts how we feel. 🍓🧠 Follow along Aspen Ideas or learn more here: ow.ly/NghR50WbCM9

✨ Thrilled to be speaking at #AspenIdeasHealth next week!

I’ll be joining a panel of experts to explore “Chew on This: The Delicious Science of Food and Mood” — diving into how food impacts how we feel. 🍓🧠

Follow along <a href="/aspenideas/">Aspen Ideas</a> or learn more here: ow.ly/NghR50WbCM9
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Fresh from my local CSA box this week 🌱✨ 🌼 Want to learn how to use lemon balm to nourish your mental well-being? I will be discussing this unique herb in my newsletter today! 🧠 Subscribe here! drumanaidoomd.substack.com

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Did you know that 40% of Americans regularly consume artificial sweeteners like sucralose, thinking they’re a “healthier” choice? A new study found that sucralose may actually increase hunger signals in the brain—more than regular sugar! ⁣ ⁣ nature.com/articles/s4225…

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Feeling foggy or mentally drained this summer? Your brain might be thirsty. 💧🧠 Even mild dehydration can impact memory, focus, and mood—but the solution isn’t just drinking more water. Certain brain foods can hydrate you from the inside out!

Feeling foggy or mentally drained this summer? Your brain might be thirsty. 💧🧠

Even mild dehydration can impact memory, focus, and mood—but the solution isn’t just drinking more water. Certain brain foods can hydrate you from the inside out!
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✨ Nutritional Psychiatrist tip: ceylon cinnamon is an ingredient in my Mood Food Mixers! Check it out us.youthandearth.com/products/uma-n… #FoodIsMedicine #BrainFood #CeylonCinnamon #NutritionalPsychiatry #DrUmaNaidoo #HealthyBloodSugar #AntiInflammatoryFoods

✨ Nutritional Psychiatrist tip: ceylon cinnamon is an ingredient in my Mood Food Mixers! Check it out us.youthandearth.com/products/uma-n…

#FoodIsMedicine #BrainFood #CeylonCinnamon #NutritionalPsychiatry #DrUmaNaidoo #HealthyBloodSugar #AntiInflammatoryFoods
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This tells us something powerful: mental health isn’t always about separate “labels” — it’s often about overlapping circuits and shared root causes. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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🎆 This 4th of July, toast to freedom and focus with a cocktail (or mocktail!) that nourishes your brain and boosts your mood! 🧠💫 Get your Mood Food Mixers today! us.youthandearth.com/products/uma-n…

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This Fourth of July, celebrate with food that’s good for your brain and festive! 🇺🇸✨⁠ ⁠ Berries get their vibrant red and blue hues from anthocyanins— antioxidants that support brain health, reduce inflammation, and may help protect against cognitive decline. 🧠🍓🫐⁠ ⁠

This Fourth of July, celebrate with food that’s good for your brain and festive! 🇺🇸✨⁠
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Berries get their vibrant red and blue hues from anthocyanins— antioxidants that support brain health, reduce inflammation, and may help protect against cognitive decline. 🧠🍓🫐⁠
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🫐 Did you know blueberries are a brain-loving superfood? I love tossing fresh blueberries into a crisp green salad in the summer! 💚 What’s your favorite way to enjoy blueberries this season?

🫐 Did you know blueberries are a brain-loving superfood?

I love tossing fresh blueberries into a crisp green salad in the summer! 💚

What’s your favorite way to enjoy blueberries this season?
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✨ FOURTH OF JULY SALE ✨ Looking for more to celebrate this week? My Mood Food Mixers — formulated to support calm, focus, and a healthy gut-brain connection — are 25% off now through July 6 🎆 Use code JULY4 at checkout 🧠💜 us.youthandearth.com/products/uma-n…

✨ FOURTH OF JULY SALE ✨
Looking for more to celebrate this week? My Mood Food Mixers — formulated to support calm, focus, and a healthy gut-brain connection — are 25% off now through July 6 🎆

Use code JULY4 at checkout 🧠💜

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