MORE THAN SALAD –
July 8, 2024 – 1. Sardines are packed with nutrients essential for brain health. 2. Sauerkraut puts good bacteria into your gut,” explains Dr. Love. 3. “Herring is one of the healthy fat fish that’s small and low in mercury.” Similar to sardines, herring is rich in healthy fats, providing the raw materials needed to make new brain cells.
As we age, maintaining cognitive health becomes a major priority. The good news is that the food we eat can have a significant impact on our brain’s ability to function well and even grow new brain cells. Neuroscientist and TikToker Dr. Robert Love specializes in helping people prevent Alzheimer’s disease through scientific research and practical dietary advice. In a recent TikTok, he emphasized that “the food you eat provides raw materials to give your brain the material it needs to make new brain cells.” This insight is particularly encouraging, given research from Dr. Elizabeth Gould at Princeton University, which shows that we can grow new brain cells even into our 90s.