When reading Dr. Eric R. Braverman's book, Younger (Thinner) You Diet, I was impressed by how much space he devotes to eating foods that promote brain health. I've known for years that eating the right antioxidant-rich, organic foods can keep your body young and healthy. But I didn't realize how much our diet can affect our brains. Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for feeding the brain, which needs fat to produce neurotransmitters. This means ingredients such as fish, nuts, avocados, and olive oil can lower our risk for dementia. That's good news.  

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Virtually every day, we're all bombarded with advice about our diets. We're told which foods to eat to have more energy, reduce our cholesterol, lower our chances of a heart attack, reduce our risk of getting cancer ... yet once someone is diagnosed with cancer, these recommendations often fall by the wayside. Though defying both common sense and good science, some cancer patients are still hearing "eat whatever you want, you need to keep up your strength," by their physicians. And this holds true even when their dietary choices are loaded with saturated fats and refined sugars! Read More