1. Sugar and Carbohydrate consumption lead to insulin production. This can lead to inflammation and plaque buildup in the brain. Eating a diet lower in sugar and high glycemic carbohydrates can prevent and reverse this process.
http://www.alsearsmd.com/glycemic-index/
2.Exercise - Exercise helps to improve insulin sensitivity throughout your brain and body. Move every day. Any activity that gets you moving and your heart rate elevated works fine. This is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your physical and mental health. 20 or more minutes a day is great.
2. High DHA Fish Oil. DHA has been shown to help protect your brain and neurological processes. Often referred to as high dose or pharmaceutical grade fish oil. Easy to find in health food stores or amazon.
http://www.lef.org/magazine/2008/1/report_dhafishoil/Page-01
http://www.lef.org/magazine/2008/1/report_dhafishoil/Page-01
3. Probiotics and Prebiotics. Strange as it is, there is increasing evidence that the bacteria that lives in you gut can affect you brain health. Probably by preventing inflammation throughout your body. Probiotics are good bacteria found in your GI tract. You can increase these levels by eating foods with live and active cultures (yogurt, kefir, kombucha, fermented foods and/or a probiotic supplement. Prebiotics are greens, garlic, onions, chicory root, inulin, etc.
best of health,
emmett
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