EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris episode artwork

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EPI 260: A Research-Backed Way Of Eating To Protect Your Brain. Plus Foods Shown To Support Memory, Cognition, And Long Term Brain Health. With Laura Morris

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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:12) Laura Morris' background and her mother's brain health research (3:36) What the MIND diet is and how it compares to Mediterranean and DASH diets (7:53) Leafy greens, vegetables, and berries for brain support (14:59) Whole grains, beans, and flexible eating (21:59) Foods to limit for better brain health (29:08) Olive oil, nuts, seeds, fish, and healthy proteins (35:38) Wine, alcohol, and brain health (41:57) Seed oils, fried foods, and eating out (46:32) Cooking methods, high heat, and inflammation (49:11) Laura's resources, books, and where to learn more (51:39) Outro Who is Laura Morris?   Laura Morris is a professionally trained chef, certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition consultant with a strong focus on brain-healthy living. She is the co-author of Diet for the MIND and The Official MIND Diet, two books that help people use food and lifestyle habits to support cognitive health and reduce Alzheimer's risk. Laura's work is deeply rooted in the research of her mother, Dr. Martha Morris, a pioneering scientist who helped connect nutrition with brain aging. Through recipes, education, courses, and practical tools, Laura makes brain health simple, flexible, and easy to apply in everyday life. Connect with Laura: Website: https://theofficialminddiet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-morris-84bba82b4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialminddiet/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

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