093: Better Brain, Better Body | How Superfoods, Sugar, and Affirmations Shape Your Brain Health with Dr. Julie Fratantoni

Your brain controls everything we do, whether we’re conscious of it or not. It’s hard to have a healthy body without a healthy brain, so in this episode, Dr. Julie Fratantoni joins us to share her approachable expertise and answer your questions about supporting healthy brain function through nutrition, habit formation, and thinking positive thoughts. That might sound woo-woo, but everything here is backed by science! Dr. Fratantoni is a neuroscientist, Speech Language Pathologist, yoga instructor, and content creator. Connect with Julie! Website Instagram TikTok Cloud chips are a delicious, low-calorie snack with simple ingredients to support your goals! Go to www.thecloudchip.com/MILLENIAL15 and use code MILLENIAL15 for 10% off your order! Resources: Check out our NEW Nutrition Tune-Up!   Some key takeaways from this episode include: So many things can shape our brains on a cellular level. Our nutrition, the people we hang out with, the thoughts we have, the beliefs we tell ourselves, all can shape how our brain works. “Superfoods” - or any single food in isolation - don’t prevent dementia. Your overall nutrition and lifestyle are going to play the biggest role in preventing cognitive decline. Hydration is crucial for overall body function, but there’s an especially big connection between hydration and brain health. Electrolytes are important too, so add a pinch of salt to your water or squeeze some citrus into it for an extra boost.   Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/individual-nutrition-coaching.    Connect with us!: Instagram TikTok Website