A nutrition expert and chef shares 7 foods for a healthy brain and gut that are always on her grocery list

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 17:33

a portrait of Dr. Uma Naidoo next to an image of brain health foods like blueberries, walnuts, and dark chocolate. — Foods like berries, chocolate, greens, and nuts help support a healthy gut and protect your brain at the same time.
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Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and professional chef.
She explains why eating well helps to fuel beneficial bacteria in the gut, supporting the brain.
Simple grocery store staples like fresh herbs and leafy greens are great. So are blueberries.

You can eat your way to a younger brain and healthier gut by stocking up on some basic ingredients from your local grocery store, according to a doctor and nutrition expert.