<p>What we eat, and how we eat, can have a profound effect on our brain health, even influencing depression, anxiety and ADHD.</p><p>Today, we’re unpacking simple food strategies that can support your nervous system, with a big focus on the gut-brain connection.</p><p>And I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas to explore this topic.</p><p>He’s a clinical neuroscientist, nutrition researcher and author of the brilliant new book ‘<a href="https://drmiguelmateas.com/adhd-body-and-mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ADHD Body and Mind</a>: A Compassionate Guide to Rewilding Your Nervous System’.</p><p>He also has a fantastic way of bringing together brain health and delicious, practical food.</p><p><strong>We cover</strong> 👇</p><p>• Why combining foods can unlock more benefits than eating them on their own</p><p>• The shift from “more fibre” to “more variety of fibre”</p><p>• Everyday foods your gut microbes thrive on that most of us under-eat</p><p>• Why how you eat matters just as much as what’s on your plate</p><p>• The surprising impact even mild dehydration can have on focus and mood</p><p>• Easy ways to upgrade meals you’re already eating, even on low-energy days</p><p>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 maximise the nutritional value of his food.</p><p>​​</p><p><strong>Dr Miguel’s socials</strong></p><p><a href="https://drmiguelmateas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmiguelmateas.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://thecreativescientist.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thecreativescientist.substack.com/</a></p><p><a href="http://instagram.com/drmiguelmateas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/drmiguelmateas</a></p><br><p>Hope you enjoy!</p><p>Dr Rupy x</p><br><p>🎬 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>