Food as Medicine

Brain Recipes

Uma Naidoo shares her recipe for a brain-healthy mac and cheese, highlighting the use of nutritional yeast for added flavor and nutrients. She emphasizes the importance of incorporating fiber-rich vegetables like cauliflower, which is high in antioxidants and vitamins, into our diets. Sanjay Gupta notes that these changes don't require professional skills, and anyone can make dietary adjustments for better mental and physical health 1.

It's delicious, it's creamy. It has that macaroni feel to it. It has the taste of cheese, extra cheesiness, and lots of herbs and spices, which make it even better.

--- Uma Naidoo

Naidoo also provides tips on using organic frozen cauliflower as a cost-effective way to boost fiber intake, which is crucial for gut and brain health 2.

   

Thanksgiving Hacks

For Thanksgiving, Uma Naidoo suggests mindful eating by balancing traditional dishes with healthier options like salads and roasted vegetables. She explains that cooling and reheating pasta can alter its glycemic impact, making it a healthier choice for dishes like mac and cheese 3. Sanjay Gupta reflects on how dietary changes could mitigate pre-existing conditions that worsened COVID-19 outcomes, advocating for a shift towards healthier eating habits 4.

I think it's about finding that balance and I feel I want people to be able to enjoy the holiday, but just, I think the word I would use is be mindful of what you eat, the portions and having a balance of some good options at the table.

--- Uma Naidoo

Naidoo encourages incorporating brain-healthy ingredients into holiday meals to enhance both flavor and nutrition.