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Start With Strengths to Enrich Your Diet

During BrainHealth Week, the Empowering Women Through Brain Health conference brought together top national leaders to discuss women's brain health research.

What does your brain-healthy diet look like?

A brain-healthy diet is not about one super-food; it’s about food groups — and it doesn't have to be expensive or elitist. You just have to be able to enjoy it so that you can sustain it.

SCIENCE SAYS:

What is good for your heart is also good for your brain: A well-rounded diet protects your whole body and reduces risk factors associated with cognitive decline. Whole foods rich in nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants help strengthen blood vessels and functions throughout the body.

WAYS TO BEGIN:

  • Start by focusing on eating foods you already love identify common ground as your starting point; what are the brain-healthy foods you already enjoy?
  • Cut back on foods that do not promote brain health — avoid foods that have been shown to have a negative impact (i.e., sugar and saturated fats and alcohol).
  • Look for nutritional gaps — challenge yourself to expand the brain-healthy foods you enjoy by seeking out a variety of whole foods, like leafy greens, berries, nuts and healthy fats.
  • Hydrate and limit processed foods — focus on drinking enough water and eating healthy snacks when you are hungry (vending machines are often too limited to provide brain-healthy snacks).

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