Brain Foods for Brain Health - Boost Brain Health with Good Eats

Published 2016-11-30

Discover the key to vibrant brain health and graceful aging with Dr. Liz Applegate in this insightful presentation. Learn about powerful foods and dietary supplements that have the potential to elevate brain function and bolster memory performance. Join Dr. Applegate, a renowned Distinguished Lecturer from the University of California, Davis, and former Director of Sports Nutrition, as she delves into the science-backed strategies for enhancing your overall health and vitality through the right nutrition.

Dr. Liz Applegate's expertise is not just theoretical – she's a trusted columnist for Runner's World, a familiar face on national television and radio, and a dynamic speaker who empowers individuals of all ages with practical, science-driven insights to optimize their lives through smart dietary choices.

This lecture is part of UC Davis Health System’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center 2016 Community Lecture Series sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living and Aegis Living. It was delivered live at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California on November 29, 2016.

Additional resources for healthy eating:
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Farm-to-Fork Meals Reinvent Hospital Food: ucdavis.health/f2f

Good Food is Good Medicine blog: health.ucdavis.edu/good-food/
UC Davis Health's Alzheimer’s Disease Center: health.ucdavis.edu/alzheimers/
See the latest news from UC Davis Health: health.ucdavis.edu/newsroom

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0:00 Intro to brain health
1:14 How your brain ages
5:43 What factors impact brain aging?
8:45 Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's
20:07 The MIND Diet
28:02 Leafy green vegetables
33:28 Colored vegetables
34:31 Nuts, berries and beans
37:33 Whole grains
38:30 Seafood and omega-3
42:09 Poultry
42:27 Olives and olive oil
42:47 Red wine
43:13 Foods to limit
46:27 What about coffee and chocolate?
47:45 MIND Diet menu
50:43 Supplements explained
57:55 Questions from the audience

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 11/30/16. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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