Episode 24: Dr. Uma Naidoo: Foods to Prevent Alzheimer's

Living a Nutritious Life Podcast
In this new episode of the Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist and best-selling author, who brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the conversation.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist. She has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo has received accolades for her work in integrating nutrition into psychiatric practice and written the best-selling book "This Is Your Brain on Food." She is known for her expertise in the connection between food and mental health.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The importance of stress management for mental well-being and preventing Alzheimer's
- Key lifestyle adjustments, such as sleep improvement and dietary changes, to prevent cognitive decline
- The role diet plays in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia
Episode Highlights:
- The role of exercise, particularly exercise snacks and tracking steps, in brain health and longevity benefits
- Insights from organizations like the Women's Alzheimer's Movement that offer hope and empowerment
- Dr. Naidoo’s "bogos for brain health" acronym: Berries, Olive oil, Greens, Omegas, and Spices (11:30)
- The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits of herbs and spices (15:45)
- Practical sleep tips that align with natural circadian rhythms (22:18)
- The SHIELD framework by Professor Rudolph Tanzi (35:05)
- Differentiating “normal’ memory loss from early Alzheimer's signs and knowing when to seek medical advice (41:50)
- The impact of lifestyle factors like stress, diet, and sleep on neuroinflammation (48:24)
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Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.
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Connect with Dr. Uma Naidoo:
Website: umanaidoomd.com/
Instagram: / drumanaidoo
Facebook: / drumanaidoo
Twitter: / drumanaidoo
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement: thewomensalzheimersmovement.org/
Food for the Brain Cognitive Test: foodforthebrain.org/cognitive...
Brain Food: Intro to Nutritional Psychiatry Course: nutritiouslife.thrivecart.com...
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