Carbs are devastating for the brain.
From David Perlmutter
Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.
It may seem draconian, but the best recommendation I can make is to completely avoid grains.
Most grain foods, whether we're talking about quinoa, amaranth, the very popular grains of the day - the reality is they still are associated with a carbohydrate surge.
Inflammation is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis - all of the neurodegenerative diseases are really predicated on inflammation.
The biggest issue by far is that carbohydrates are absolutely at the cornerstone of all of our major degenerative conditions.
So-called 'complex carbs' may actually represent a more significant threat to health than simple sugar in that they may not only raise blood sugar, but keep it elevated for a more prolonged period of time.
Saturated fat is a fundamental building block for brain cells. It's certainly interesting to consider that one of the richest sources of saturated fat in nature is human breast milk.
In general, the public knowledge base and thus decision-making behaviors are far more influenced by advertisement than with current science.
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