We commonly think of the food we eat affecting our physical health, like gaining weight for example, but the food and drinks we consume also play a big role in our mental health as well. In a day and age where we are constantly bombarded by mixed messaging about "healthy" foods, we try to bust some of the common misconceptions about what we've been told is or is not healthy. We also share Dr. Amen's 7 Brain Super Foods to improve brain health, as well as discuss the things we should avoid (*cough SUGAR cough*) in order to stay physically and mentally fit and be the best versions of ourselves we can be!
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*I misspoke at 38:30 - dementia is not a specific disease, but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and is currently the 7th leading cause of death in the US per U.S. News & World Report
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