The Brain Food Podcast

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Annette Stollsteimer, a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. She specializes in helping patients regain physical and emotional health by alleviating symptoms associated with allergies and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Annette addresses the physical, chemical, and emotional levels of the body, uniquely showing how our mindset and lifestyle can direct...

In this episode, I speak with Nancee Jaffee, Master of Science in nutrition and lead registered dietitian at the UCLA division of digestive diseases. Her love and passion for nutrition stem from her own experience living with Celiac Disease. In this episode we talk about the gluten-free diet, whether or not it truly is healthier, common health misconceptions, and how to live a balanced, healthy li...

Ever wondered why people say you are what you eat? Join me as I speak with Kim Holbert, board certified nurse practitioner, avid weightlifter, and wellness coach. She tells us her story growing up with an eating disorder, her passion for weightlifting, and her leap of faith she took in her career. We discuss how what we eat directly controls our mental health as well as both physical and emotional...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, an extremely knowledgable gastroenterologist who specializes in the microbiome gut-brain axis and its association with gastrointestinal disorders. We discuss all things microbiome and gut health, from how our microbiome can affect our cravings to how dysbiosis can increase the risk for diseases such as obesity and inflammatory bowel disease. Want...

Welcome to Brain Food! My name is Isha Das and in this short episode I tell you a bit about me and why I started this podcast.