Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory

Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory

Neal D Barnard

Language: English

Pages: 320

ISBN: 1455512206

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Could your breakfast or lunch be harming your memory?

Are you missing out on the foods that could prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Everyone knows good nutrition supports your overall health, but few realize that certain foods-power foods-can protect your brain and optimize its function, and even dramatically reduce your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Now, New York Times bestselling author, clinical researcher and health advocate Dr. Neal Barnard has gathered the most up-to-date research and created a groundbreaking program that can strengthen your memory and protect your brain's health.

In this effective 3-step plan Dr. Barnard reveals which foods to increase in your diet and which to avoid, and shows you specific exercises and supplements that can make a difference. It will not only help boost brain health, but it can also reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and other less serious malfunctions such as low energy, poor sleep patterns, irritability, and lack of focus. You'll discover:

  • The best foods to increase cognitive function
  • Dairy products and meats-the dangers they may pose to your memory
  • The surprising roles alcohol and caffeine play in Alzheimer's risk
  • The latest research on toxic metals, like aluminum found in cookware, soda cans, and common antacids.
  • Plus a detailed menu plan, recipes and time-saving kitchen tips

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Unfortunately, they don’t extend your shelf life. The Chicago research team found that people consuming the most partially hydrogenated oils had more than double the risk of Alzheimer’s compared with people who generally avoid these fats.3 Similar findings turned up in New York, where Columbia University researchers tracked 908 elderly New Yorkers. All were free of Alzheimer’s disease when the study began. But over the next four years, those who ate the most calories and fat were more than twice.

Alzheimer’s treatment remains a matter of debate. So, for prevention, vitamin E–rich foods do seem to be effective, but once dementia has begun, its benefits are uncertain. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin E for adults is 15 milligrams (22.4 IU) per day. The amount that helped in the Dutch study was around 18.5 milligrams (27.6 IU) per day. The amount that helped in the Chicago study was just 7.6 milligrams (11.4 IU) per day. Where Do You Find Vitamin E? You’ll find traces of.

And feet. He or she will also look over whatever medicines you may be taking. Some medicines will limit your ability to do aerobic exercise. For example, if you are on certain blood pressure medicines, your heartbeat will not respond as readily to exercise. So you’ll want to be more cautious. If you have diabetes, I have some special advice. If you have type 1 diabetes, your blood sugar can drop surprisingly quickly as you exercise. Ditto for people with type 2 diabetes who are taking.

Teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup chopped dried apricots or raisins ½ cup fresh blueberries Rice milk, for serving Optional: 2 tablespoons maple syrup Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly oil an 8 x 8-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into 8 squares. Serve warm, topped with a little rice milk and extra cinnamon. Per serving (¼ of.

Lightly oil a baking sheet. Place the garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, parsley, carrot, lemon juice, flour, coriander, and cumin in a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Form the mixture into 8 patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the patties over and bake for 15 more minutes. Serve 2 patties stuffed inside a whole-wheat pita.

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