When it comes to fighting anxiety, you have more control than you think: the power is at the end of your fork. We're in the middle of a global anxiety epidemic, but in Calm Your Mind With Food , bestselling author and nutritional psychiatrist Dr Uma Naidoo gives you the tools to take back control, walking you through how an understanding of how both the brain and gut microbiome works and a diet that creates a strong foundation for mental health will equip you to reduce your anxiety.In this ground-breaking guide, Dr Naidoo presents cutting-edge research about the ways anxiety is rooted in the brain, gut, immune system and metabolism. Drawing on the latest science on the connection between diet and anxiety, she shows us how to effectively use food and nutrition as essential tools for calming the mind.In this revolutionary, solutions-focussed and full-body approach to relieving anxiety, you'll learn:· Dr Uma's six pillars to calm the mind· How inflammation affects everything from anxiety and depression to Alzheimer's disease· How the trillions of bacteria living in your gut are key to controlling anxiety· How to incorporate anxiety-busting foods into your diet, from the obscure (ashwagandha) to the ubiquitous (vitamin C) · Which foods you should avoid as you make anti-anxiety eating choices· The best diets for managing symptoms of anxiety and depression Along with guidelines for creating your own personal anti-anxiety meal plan and dozens of supernutrient-forward, delicious recipes, Calm Your Mind with Food will help you boost your immunity, reduce anxiety and enhance your overall mental well-being.