Food is many things: it can be nutritious fuel for your body and brain, a delicious treat for your taste buds, or even the cause of brain fog and inflammation. In this episode, learn more about the ways food can support you or hold you back.
(00:00) - Intro
(00:51) - Purpose of food and its effects
(02:36) - Diabetes of the brain
(05:08) - How to eat a healthy diet?
(08:08) - How to get yourself to eat long-term
(11:02) - Effect of food on the 3 foundations of brain health: Inflammation
(05:05) - How do you maintain healthy blood glucose levels?
(23:51) - Food and optimal blood pressure
(26:07) - DASH Diet, Low carb, Paleo, other diet comparisons
(30:42) - Summary
(31:36) - Outro
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