Hey there fellow MoodFoodie,
A quick note to say: Happy Father’s Day to all.
Also, I’m so sorry this is a few days later than Friday. I’ve been so excited that I was distracted. I’m so happy to announce these two amazing launches:
My Brain Health Class on MasterClass, AND:
My new Daily Dose Mood Food Meals
Please check them both out and let me know what you think!
Are you looking for ways to naturally boost your mood and emotional wellbeing? Are you interested in making healthy choices now that will benefit your health in the future?
Nutritional Psychiatry focuses not only on how specific foods help improve our mood and reduce stress, but also how we can use food to impact our cognitive ability and memory as we age.
Simple adjustments can slowly but steadily become habits you can incorporate for the rest of your life in order to create lasting mental fitness. Each week, I’ll share recommendations here using foods you can add to your diet to support your mental health.
I love bringing you the latest in Nutritional Psychiatry each week to boost your overall well-being. My new book Calm Your Mind with Food is a revolutionary full-body approach to relieving anxiety, including anti-anxiety recipes and meal plan guidelines.
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MOOD FOOD of the Week: Green Beans
Mood: Anxiety
Food: Green Beans
Research has shown that Green Beans can help calm the mind because…
They are packed with Vitamin C and Vitamin A, two nutrients that act as antioxidants and help reduce the damaging effects of oxidative stress in the brain that can worsen and increase symptoms of anxiety
Green beans are also particularly high in folate, a vitamin that helps to regulate the nervous system whose deficiency has been linked to anxiety and other mood disorders
They are rich in potassium which helps regulate cortisol and adrenaline, two hormones that, when elevated, can increase stress
How to add this MOOD FOOD to your diet:
Green beans are a classic summer veggie! They can be enjoyed raw and dipped into your favorite healthy dip, salsa, or hummus, or added as a crunchy addition to a colorful salad. They are delicious roasted, grilled, steamed or sauteed with a little bit of avocado oil and lemon juice. During the cooler months they make for a hearty addition to soups, stews and casseroles! This week, I am sharing my recipe for Miso Cippolini Onions & Green Beans as part of my premium subscription!
How to buy Green Beans:
Green beans can be found fresh in the produce section of grocery stores, produce markets and farmers markets. You can also find them frozen or canned. While frozen is an option, canned beans retain little nutrient value. I also recommend reading the ingredients labels and making sure that there are no other added oils, sugars, or sauces because these may be detrimental to mental fitness. Ideally, the only ingredient should be green beans! Green beans also tend to do quite well when home grown, so give them a try this summer if you have a home garden.
Wishing you a joyful & calm week,
Dr. Uma Naidoo, MD
NEW: My course on MasterClass is now available!
Struggling with forgetfulness, anxiety, or brain fog? I am thrilled to announce that my new course is now available on MasterClass! Learn science-backed tips from the world’s leading brain experts to keep your mind sharp, while exploring the science of "super aging." Episode 1 of Brain Health is streaming now:
ALSO: My new meal delivery service is now available!
Mood Food Meals is a revolutionary way to manage mood with food from Dr. Uma Naidoo and The Daily Dose. It’s built on the principle of mindful eating and provides the nutritional tools you need to address brain health through a variety of delicious, nutritious whole food based meals specifically chosen to support the microbiome, calm neuroinflammation, fend off oxidative stress, improve energy, focus and mood.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
USA Today: Thinking of adding quinoa to your diet? I recently discussed the health benefits in this article!
Wall Street Journal: When you eat may be as important as what you eat for a good nights sleep! Learn more about the dietary habits I recommend for supporting sleep here.
Yahoo: Calming anxiety can start with simple nutritional changes. In this article I shared some of my favorite anxiety reducing brain foods.
Women's Health: Looking to learn more about brain foods? I explain them in more detail here!
This Week’s Recipe: Miso Cippolini Onions & Green Beans
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