Although some of the book was a little too scientific for me to understand, nevertheless, I got a wealth of information. Certain foods and physical exercise can make your brain cells work more efficiently.
Low vitamin D, according to a University of Edinburgh analysis, can be a risk factor for dementia.
Brain boosters: Carrots, sweet potatoes, rhubarb, kale, spinach.
Industrial manufacturing of foods (processed foods), especially those including trans fats are high inflammatory.
The main oil in your diet should be extra virgin olive oil.
Include Omega-3 fats in your diet: avocados, macadamia nuts, wild salmon, extra virgin olive oil
Fructose and sugar consumption is a major contributor to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease which can result in cognitive deficits. A high sugar diet can cause plaque on your teeth and deposit it in your brain.
Note: Although some fruit has a large sugar content, berries are low in fructose and high in antioxidants with blueberries the highest.
Be aware of the drugs you are taking. Statins have numerous side effects and taken by people even if they are not at risk for a heart attack, they can affect the brain and double the risk for type 2 diabetes. Check with your doctor to go over drugs you are taking.
Chocolate can be good for you. Make sure the cocoa has not been processed with alkali (Dutch processing) and the cacao content should be about or close to 80%.
Potassium increases blood flow to the brain.
By fasting 16 hours and eating during the remaining 8 hours in a day your body reduces insulin and promotes the breakdown of stored fats.
