There is a lot of information around on the importance of looking after our health, like maintaining a healthy diet and plenty of exercise... Which is all well and good if your aim is just to keep your body healthy. But what about your brain?
From chocolate to coffee and sleep to sharper smarter thinking, join me for an article or three as I share insights, tips and ideas on what it takes to keep your brain operating at full speed, so you can wake up feeling refreshed, happier and healthier every day.
There is a lot of information around on the importance of looking after our health, like maintaining a healthy diet and plenty of exercise... Which is all well and good if your aim is just to keep your body healthy. But what about your brain?
From chocolate to coffee and sleep to sharper smarter thinking, join me for an article or three as I share insights, tips and ideas on what it takes to keep your brain operating at full speed, so you can wake up feeling refreshed, happier and healthier every day.
It's food safety week.Yes really!Which got me thinking - perhaps it's time to think about which foods are neuroprotective. And because, "we are what we eat", why not choose to include those foods that have been shown to boost memory, mood and cognition?There is no...
In a word, yes.Welcome to your gut microbiome, a diverse community of bacteria we harbour in our gut. Not to be underestimated, the number of our gut bacteria outnumber by 100 fold, the total number of cells that make up our bodies.Unlike mistletoe, a parasitic plant...
Are you “gluten free”?Ten years ago, someone who was gluten free would have been in a minority group. You might have been seen as being “a bit different” or “out there” or “difficult” to feed. Today, it’s a different story, with many supermarkets, cafes, restaurants...
Eating healthily is something many of us claim we want to do, yet find so hard.When overcome by fatigue, bad hair days, frustration and low blood sugar, it's easier to reach out for that not so healthy quick fix tasty food, despite the bowl of virtuous looking salad...
Like our cars, our brains work better for longer with regular servicing and maintenance. And in just the same way our vehicles run better with the best fuel appropriate to the model and make, our brains work best with healthy food choices.New research from Finland has...
My newsletter last week clearly polarised readers.Some said "Bravo" for stating that smart eating is going back to the basics of eating fresh, unprocessed locally sourced foods wherever possible.Others were clearly rankled especially those who follow a specific...