Eat Your Way to a Calmer, Sharper You

A Meeting of the Minds

We teamed up with Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of ‘Calm Your Mind With Food’ and ‘This Is Your Brain On Food,’ to create the Open Your Mind Challenge.

The challenge aims to strengthen your gut-brain connection, which in turn, calms your mind, balances your mood and sharpens mental clarity.

The science? Your gut produces 90% of your body's serotonin—the happiness hormone. As Dr. Naidoo puts it: “A happy gut equals a happy, calm mood.”

Challenge Details

Four weeks. Four game-changing habits. Each one designed to power up your gut-brain connection:

🌈 Week 1: Eat 5 colors daily

🌾 Week 2: Meet your fiber goals

🐟 Week 3: Balance your omega-3s and omega-6s

🦠 Week 4: Introduce fermented foods

Your sidekick? The Mind Mood Passport—track your wins and discover the fascinating science behind each challenge.

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A Reminder from Dr. Naidoo: “Listen to Your Body”

During this challenge, you may expect that adding more colors, fiber, omega-3s and fermented foods to your diet will make you feel immediately happier, lighter and less bloated.

In reality, it’s more like introducing new roommates to your gut microbiome. There may be a brief adjustment period before everyone settles in.

The bottom line? These temporary changes are normal and a sign your gut is adjusting in a healthy way. Stick with it, go slow and your body will thank you in the long run.

The information provided during this challenge is for general knowledge and informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. It is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any health concerns or before making any decisions related to your health or treatment.