Think clearer and feel calmer with these 7 food strategies from neuroscientist Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
About this episode
Dr Rupy Aujla discusses food strategies for brain health with neuroscientist Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas.
What we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD. Today, we’re unpacking simple food strategies that can support your nervous system, with a big focus on the gut-brain connection. And I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas to explore this topic. He’s a clinical neuroscientist, nutrition researcher and author of the brilliant new book ‘ ADHD Body and Mind : A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System’. He also has a fantastic way of bringing together brain health and delicious, practical food. We cover 👇 • Why combining foods can unlock more benefits than eating them on their own • The shift from “more fibre” to “more variety of fibre” • Everyday foods your gut microbes thrive on that most of us under-eat • Why how you eat matters just as much as what’s on your plate • The surprising impact even mild dehydration can have on focus and mood • Easy ways to upgrade meals you’re already eating, even on low-energy days This conversation will leave you inspired to cook your way to a healthier brain. And stick around for Miguel’s slightly unusual approach to using a slow cooker to…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Rupy Aujla
Guest: Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas
Topics covered
- brain health
- food strategies
- gut-brain connection
- nutrition
- mental health
Keywords
- brain health
- nutrition
- gut-brain connection
- depression
- anxiety
- ADHD
- food strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: ADHD Body and Mind : A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System
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