"4 Key Diet Changes for a Healthier Brain, According to Harvard Nutritionist"

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"4 Key Diet Changes for a Healthier Brain, According to Harvard Nutritionist"
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Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo emphasizes the impact of diet on mental wellbeing, highlighting the connection between food, gut microbiome, and brain health. She recommends four simple dietary changes for better brain health: increasing fiber intake from plant-based foods, consuming foods rich in polyphenols like colorful vegetables and berries, incorporating probiotic-rich fermented foods, and using herbs and spices with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These changes can help reduce inflammation in the gut and alleviate adverse mental health symptoms like anxiety.

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