The Powerful Link Between Food and Mental Well-Being

Nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo explores the connection between food and anxiety in her new book, "Calm Your Mind with Food: A Revolutionary Guide to Controlling Your Anxiety." She emphasizes the importance of understanding the gut-brain connection and the impact of immunity on anxiety. Dr. Naidoo recommends the Mediterranean Diet as a starting point, encouraging the inclusion of a variety of colorful plants and vegetables, healthy proteins, fats, and complex carbohydrates. She advocates for an inclusive approach to eating, rejecting perfectionism and restriction, and instead focusing on making healthy choices that support mental well-being.