Brain Health Solutions Using Functional Nutrition
Better Brain Health = Better You
The brain controls and supports just about every function in our bodies and requires a good deal of our daily energy intake from what we eat.
With so many food choices out there at the supermarket and dining out, it is so confusing to know what foods are good vs bad for you as it relates to your overall health and specifically to your brain health and cognitive health support.
Better Cognitive Function = A Better You
The following seven foods noted below, are the top items that you should look to reduce or avoid eating on a regular basis, as they have been defined as key triggers to causing chronic inflammation and negative brain health:
- Foods with added sugar (Ketchup, cookies & flavored yogurts)
- Alcohol (Beer, wine, & spirits)
- Highly processed foods (Frozen entrees, packaged foods, chips, & crackers)
- Cured meats (Bacon, sausages, & lunch meats)
- Unhealthy fats (Canola oil, shortening, & vegetable oils)
- Refined carbs (Sugary breakfast cereals, pizza, & sweet desserts)
- Sugar substitutes (Artificial sweeteners, & sugar alcohols)
Once the chronic inflammatory pathway has started, it has been linked to causing many negative health symptoms & conditions such as:
- Brain fog
- Cognitive decline
- Memory disorders
- Increased risk for depression & anxiety
Over time, if these are not addressed, they can lead to mild cognitive impairment, dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Cognitive Health Support
The good news is that you can prevent this and rebuild optimal brain health again.
The key to prevention is to recognize what foods you should avoid and define what foods you should eat. In doing this, you’ll be providing your body with the proper fuel & nutrition that it needs to thrive on all levels and have you feeling like you used to.
Here’s a listing of what some of foods we’ll focus on teaching you to incorporate into your diet to provide you with optimal brain health and kick free radical-induced chronic inflammation to the curb:
- Berries: Strawberries, raspberries & blueberries
- Antioxidants: Spices, herbs, berries & dark chocolate
- Quality Protein: Chicken, turkey, grass fed beef, tofu & beans
- Nuts: Brazil nuts, walnuts, macadamia & pumpkin seeds
- Fiber: Lentils, spinach, butternut squash, apples & pears
- Ferments: Yogurt, kombucha, kefir, kimchee & miso
- Omega 3's: Chia, flax, hemp, salmon & walnuts
- Dairy: Grass-fed cow, sheep or goat milk, Greek yogurt & kefir
This may seem like a lot to take in, but change takes time, dedication, and passion and together we can do this.
Together we can have you doing all the things that you love to do!
Let's Work On Your Nutrition Together!
By the end of our first conversation, you'll feel optimistic and motivated to start making positive changes in your life
