by Brenda Watson | Nov 5, 2014 | Brain, Children, Diet, Omega-3 & Fish Oil
Omega-3 fats are known to be beneficial to brain health, especially the omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). DHA is found in cold-water fatty fish and in algae, and can be obtained by consuming fish high in DHA (salmon, sardines, and herring, in particular), fish...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 9, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Gluten, Mental Health
If you loved reading Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter as much as I did, you’re going to love what I have to say next. The Grain Brain Cookbook is now available—with over 150 recipes for everything from Eggs Benedict with Zucchini Pancakes to Chicken Breasts Stuffed...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 4, 2013 | Brain, General, Seniors
The advice to stay mentally and socially active as we age to help stave off dementia is now being challenged by experts who say that it’s not enough to do crosswords or stay social. In a study published in Psychological Science, adults who engaged in an activity that...
by Brenda Watson | Sep 13, 2013 | General
Breastfeeding, when possible, is one of the best ways for a mother to give her infant a healthy head start in life. Babies who are breast fed establish a healthy balance of bacteria in their intestines, rich in beneficial bifidobacteria. An early diet of nature’s...
by Brenda Watson | Aug 3, 2012 | General
There is no shortage of research studies on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, next to aspirin, omega-3 fatty acids are the most studied ingredients, period. Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish, flaxseed, chia seed, and walnuts. Certain fish, such as...
