EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 58 MIN
The Proven Diet To Prevent Alzheimer's And Boost Brain Health – Kimberley Wilson
from Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast · host Dr Naomi Potter
Want to protect your brain as you age? 🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihPsychologist and nutrition expert Kimberley Wilson joins Dr Naomi Potter to reveal the diet every woman over 40 should be eating for optimal brain health.From the truth about caffeine, to the foods that can reduce brain ageing by 11 years, to the diet that can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s, Kimberley shares science-backed, practical advice that every midlife woman needs to hear.There aren't many conversations out there that could quite literally transform you life, but this is definitely one of them.Follow Kimberley below:Kimberley's Instagram: @foodandpsychKimberley's TikTok: @foodandpsychKimberley's YouTube: @FoodAndPsych Kimberley's Substack: https://substack.com/@foodandpsychKimberley's podcasts: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/podcastsKimberley's books: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/booksFollow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Welcome & why Kimberley blends psychology with nutrition01:20 – The prison study that proved food can change behaviour03:25 – How a healthy brain “plays in harmony”04:19 – Healthy fats for your brain: what they do and why they matter06:31 – Don’t like fish? The algae supplement option made simple08:17 – Can we eat fish and still care for the oceans?09:44 – A daily handful of leafy greens can keep your brain younger12:07 – Power foods: berries, good olive oil, tea & coffee for focus14:47 – Coffee truths: benefits, how much, and decaf if you’re sensitive17:02 – Good vs “not-so-good” fats + an easy brain-friendly way of eating19:08 – Menopause, oestrogen & why women’s dementia risk is higher23:32 – What the research says about omega-3s and B vitamins26:53 – B vitamins made easy: where to get them (incl. B12 if plant-based)30:53 – Brain fog in menopause: what it is (and isn’t)32:36 – Hydration hacks: sip smarter to calm stress and think clearer35:24 – Rethinking stress hormones: fuel for your brain in busy seasons40:57 – Long-term stress, nutrients & a surprising real-life study43:38 – Small-but-mighty minerals: zinc, iodine, magnesium47:28 – How culture shapes how we feel about ageing and menopause50:31 – Exercise for your brain: why cardio and strength both help53:08 – Q&A: Is it brain fog or dementia? Signs to look for55:13 – Kimberley’s Bake Off fun, current projects & what’s next58:00 – Wrap-up & where to find more help and resources#nutrition #brainhealth #alzheimers
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