Isha Das

The Brain Food Podcast

Health EN ↓ 30 episodes

The Brain Food Podcast is all about the holistic approach to health, combining how gastrointestinal health, exercise, and nutrition can be used to unlock your maximum potential. We explore the world of all things health - from the nitty gritty biology of human anatomy and medicine to the fitness world, diet culture, and mental health. I speak with professionals on these subjects and about my own personal experience, really focusing on these health topics from a young adult’s point of view!

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Isha Das

Episodes

Rewiring Your Body Using Your Mind & Eastern Medicine 06.03.2022 38:06

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...

All About Nutrition and the Gluten-Free Diet with Nancee Jaffee 14.02.2022 55:51

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...

The Power of Lifestyle and Diet Changes as Medicine with Kim Holbert 05.02.2022 45:31

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...

The Microbiome and the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Jonathan Jacobs 25.01.2022 43:01

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...

Introduction 16.01.2022 4:35

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.