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Feb 24, 2025 8 min

Boost Your Brainpower with Walnuts for Breakfast

from Diet Science Hosted by Dee and Michael McCaffrey

Could your breakfast choice set the tone for sharper thinking all day long? A new study says yes, especially if your breakfast includes walnuts. Listen in this week as Dee breaks down the science behind this brain-boosting nut and how you can easily incorporate it into your diet for lasting cognitive benefits. Reference: Bell, L., Dodd, G. F., Jeavons, M., Fisher, D. R., Whyte, A. R., Shukitt-Hale, B., & Williams, C. M. (2025). The impact of a walnut-rich breakfast on cognitive performance and brain activity throughout the day in healthy young adults: A crossover intervention trial. Food & Function. https://doi.org/10.1039/d4fo04832f Link to Dee's Breakfast Recipe: https://processedfreeamerica.org/10625-2/

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