Attached is a description of healthy foods for your brain–and they are delicious, too! Avocados, berries, coffee, salmon, and more. I do recommend against consumption of gluten grains, however–and limiting other grains, too. Read more here.
Brain and Nervous System Health
Coconut Oil
I’ve recommended coconut oil (1 tbsp/day) to many of my patients and wanted to come up with a palatable means of dosing. I came up with this recipe last night–yummy!!! 1 cup og unrefined coconut oil 2 tsp. og ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. raw honey 2 tsp. og cacao nibs […]
Gluten–Please stop eating it . . .
If you haven’t noticed by now, I am a firm believer that we must eliminate gluten from our diets in order to sustain and/or return to a healthy state. Many ask “why” and the answer is long. The bottom line is that wheat has become so altered (many call it […]
Leaky Gut–Destroying our Health
This is an excellent video explaining why leaky gut syndrome leads to illnesses, including autoimmune disorders. It also may contribute to brain disorders–from depression and anxiety to multiple sclerosis.
Eating for a Better Brain
This is a great diet to start building a healthier brain. Dr. Terry Wahls has recovered from progressive multiple sclerosis by diet changes!! Click here to learn more about her amazing recovery and her diet recommendations.
Exercise–for Your Brain
Another study (albeit in rats) shows that exercise increases testosterone which then increases the number of brain cells!! So, let’s get moving and save our brains!!! 🙂
Another Caution with Alcohol Consumption
Please limit your alcohol content–research is showing an increased risk of an early stroke with heavy drinking. Change to a non-alcoholic version–this might help your blood pressure, too!!
Mood and Food!
Interesting research revealing that our brains cannot tell the difference between what causes “repulsion” or “contentment”. In other words, to quote this article, “‘Your brain can’t tell the difference between something that tastes bad and something that makes you feel morally violated,’ says Kendall Eskine, a cognitive psychologist”. Our attitudes […]
Green Tea News
Just more reasons to be including healthy green tea in your daily diet! Click here.
Chocolate–Good for Men, too!
New evidence suggests that chocolate may reduce the risk of stroke in men–read more here.
