Introduction

There is a growing epidemic of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, which tend to have dire outcomes. But instead of normalizing rapid cognitive decline, we have to take the power into our hands to protect the health of our brains. The best place to start is by changing what’s on your plate. 

On today’s show, you’re going to learn about the role that nutrition plays in proper brain health. You’ll discover specific foods that have been proven to improve cognitive function, enhance memory, and reduce neuroinflammation. This episode is my interview on the Dhru Purohit Show, where I shared powerful nutrition tips for boosting brain health and function.

You’re going to learn about specific types of fat that are necessary for brain health, the role hydration plays in mental clarity, and which foods hold the power to cross the blood brain barrier. This episode is full of actionable steps you can use to improve your diet, reduce your risk of cognitive decline, and avoid chronic illnesses. Enjoy! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The overlooked link between Alzheimer’s disease, insulin resistance, and food.
• What percentage of the brain is made up of water.
• How electrolytes can improve cognitive function. 
• Which essential nutrient can reverse brain aging. 
• How even a slight drop in hydration can impact brain function.
• My #1 tip for staying hydrated throughout the day.
• How water can increase your metabolic rate. 
• What the fat content of breastmilk can tell us about human nutrition.
• The importance of DHA and EPA. 
• Which foods are the best dietary sources of omega 3 fatty acids.
• What phospholipids are, and how to include the in your diet. 
• The fascinating science behind the doctrine of signatures. 
• How blueberries can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. 
• The #1 cause of our rates of chronic disease.
• How the blood brain barrier works. 
• Why sugar can promote neuroinflammation. 
• How extra virgin olive oil can restore the function of the blood-brain barrier. 
• Why we should all aim to reduce usage of seed oils. 
• The top 3 foods that are damaging our brain health and gut health.

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• Dhru Purohit Show - Check out more episodes of Dhru’s amazing podcast.
• Eat Smarter - Read my National Bestselling book for more nutrition tips! 
• Sleep Smarter - Upgrade your sleep habits with strategies in my national bestselling book! 
• Omegaquant - Discover your omega 3 index 
• Eat These 11 Foods for Total Body Health - Listen to episode 490!

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