Culinary Medicine and Mental Health: A Conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Sravan Kakani

Culinary Medicine and Mental Health: A Conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Sravan Kakani

Author: Dr. Angela Black June 15, 2026 Duration: 32:09
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Mental health is complex—but one piece we often overlook is food. What we eat every day directly affects how our brain functions, how we feel, and how we show up in our lives. In this episode, I sit down with psychiatrist Dr. Sravan Kakani to explore how culinary medicine is reshaping the way we think about mental health. We talk through the science behind the gut-brain connection, what the research actually shows about diet and depression, and how s...

Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black is a conversation about making health feel accessible, not like another chore on the list. Hosted by Dr. Angela Black, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on the small, sustainable shifts that add up. You’ll hear discussions grounded in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, but framed around real-world scenarios-like feeding a picky family, finding time for movement, or navigating stress without burning out. Each episode is built on science, yet delivered with a sense of understanding for the messy, busy nature of everyday life. Whether the topic is meal planning, sleep hygiene, or managing a chronic condition, Dr. Black’s approach is both clarifying and compassionate. The goal isn’t perfection, but progress. Tune in for honest talk and actionable strategies that help you and your family build habits that actually stick. This is health made doable, one practical step at a time.
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Duration: 15:00
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Healthy, lower-sodium meals do not have to be bland, complicated, or time-consuming. In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite low-tech kitchen hacks: freezing homemade gr…
How to Eat for Healthy Blood Pressure Without Giving Up Flavor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. High blood pressure affects nearly half of adults, but genetics aren't the whole story. The food you eat every day has a powerful influence on your blood pressure—and it's not j…
Anti-inflammatory Foods: From Boring to Beautiful [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:45
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Eating more fruits and vegetables doesn't have to mean another boring salad or the same old side of broccoli. Some of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods are also the most…
Tired, Wired, and Craving Carbs: How Sleep Loss Affects Your Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired—it changes how your brain, body, and hormones function in real time. Even one or two nights of poor sleep can affect your mood, dec…
Eating to Lower Cholesterol - Health Made Doable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:55
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Lowering your cholesterol doesn’t have to mean overhauling your entire life. In this episode, I walk through how small, strategic food choices can make a meaningful difference i…
The New Dietary Guidelines: Love Them or Hate Them? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released earlier this year and are generating a lot of dialogue. In spite of this, many people don’t actually know what they…