Nutrition Archives

Brain-Healthy Diet – Putting it All Together

Posted on February 16, 2019April 30, 2019 by Patricia Re

In previous blog posts, we have discussed the role of fat, protein, and non-starchy vegetables in a promoting cognitive health. Including healthy fats, such as olive oil, nuts, seeds, or […] Read More

The Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s

Posted on June 20, 2018February 16, 2019 by Patricia Re

Alzheimer’s disease has occasionally been referred to as “type 3 diabetes even though the link between sugar, insulin and memory loss was not clearly understood. The only loose association may […] Read More

The Miraculous Microbiome

Posted on May 30, 2018April 29, 2019 by Patricia Re

Ninety percent of the cells in the human body are those of beneficial bacteria – and the majority reside in the gut or “microbiome.” In recent years, it has become […] Read More

Protein and Your Brain – Animal-Based Sources

Posted on May 24, 2018April 29, 2019 by Patricia Re

Including protein with each meal is an important building block of a brain-healthy diet. Protein can help manage blood sugar levels, increase meal satiety, and promote the maintenance of […] Read More

Protein and Your Brain – Plant-Based Sources

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Patricia Re

Protein is an important macronutrient at all stages of life. As you age, including protein with each meal can stabilize blood sugar levels, increase meal satiety, and promote the […] Read More

Carbohydrates – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Posted on April 13, 2018March 29, 2018 by Patricia Re

In a previous article, Carbohydrates & Your Brain, we shared that consuming more fat and vegetables, and less carbohydrate is an important way to fuel your brain. But what exactly […] Read More

Carbohydrates & Your Brain

Posted on April 9, 2018March 29, 2018 by Patricia Re

Providing your brain with the right fuel is a foundational step to maintaining and improving your brain health. But with all of the diet advice out there, it can be […] Read More

Sweeten Safely

Posted on March 30, 2018April 29, 2019 by Patricia Re

Artificial sweeteners – you probably know them as the little pick packet (saccharine), the little blue packet (aspartame), and the little yellow packet (sucralose ) – are used in a […] Read More

It’s Tea Time!

Posted on March 19, 2018March 16, 2018 by Patricia Re

There are many dietary choices that can benefit brain function – including enjoying a cup or two of green tea daily. Green tea has high levels of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which […] Read More

Eat Your Vegetables!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Patricia Re

Most of us know we need to eat more vegetables, but for far too many of us vegetables are an afterthought to a meal. It may not surprise you that […] Read More