Uma Naidoo

Proper nutrition and exercise are often prescribed to cure almost any ailment. People often dismiss this recommendation as common knowledge. In This Is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo explores how nutrition affects the brain. She describes a multitude of diets, mental illnesses, and the research between them.

The book is intentionally structured for the reader to quickly find the information regarding specific mental illnesses. When read all the way through, similarities are easy to spot. This allows for Dr. Uma Naidoo to make further hypothesis on potential outcomes to changing one’s diet.

The information is so vast and helpful; I decided to order a physical copy for my personal library. There are multiple recipes. Plus, it is always good to have a reminder of why proper nutrition is important.

Warning: According to Dr. Uma Naidoo, there is little risk and a multitude of benefits when changing dietary habits. However, she strongly encourages readers to talk to a medical professional before making drastic changes.… (meer)

Dr. Uma Naidoo’s background as a psychiatrist, a nutritionist, and a trained chef puts her in a prime position to write about food and its effects on mental health. Her specialty is nutritional psychiatry, which is the practice of using food and food supplements as an alternative or adjunct treatment for mental health issues. In this book she describes how the gut-brain connection works and ways that altering the diet can lead to improved mental well-being. It covers topics such as depression, anxiety, brain fog, ADHD, and more, with diets and recipes specifically tailored for each. There’s enough overlap in her recommendations that I think this could be used as a guide by anyone wanting to adopt a brain healthy lifestyle.… (meer)