Trick, Treat, and Nourish: Halloween Brain Health Tips

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This Halloween let's talk about something really spooky – sugar! 😱 Did you know that too much sugar can affect your mood, memory, and overall brain health? Embrace a new tradition of celebrating with nutrient-dense foods that enhance your brain health and set the stage for a healthier holiday season AND a healthier future.

Clear Your Mind: 6 Pillars to Boost Brain Health

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Set the foundation for more energy a clearer mind, and better brain health with these 6 key pillars: stress resilience, balanced blood sugar, nutrient-dense foods, gut health, regular movement, and quality sleep. Start implementing these strategies today to improve your focus, energy, and mood. Which habit will you start with?

Embracing a Proactive Brain Health Lifestyle

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Age does not mean our body or brain will decline. Let's debunk some common brain health myths and uncover the truth about keeping our minds sharp and our bodies healthy and strong. A brain health lifestyle can help us feel better at any age. The earlier we start the better!

Digestive Wellness for Brain Power: 10 Tips to Optimize Your Gut

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Did you know that digestion plays a crucial role in protecting and optimizing brain function? A healthy digestive system ensures the efficient absorption of vital nutrients that support your brain health. Conversely, poor digestion can lead to various issues that can negatively impact cognitive abilities and overall mental well-being.

How Stress Impacts Your Cognitive Function

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Did you know stress can significantly impact your cognitive function - memory, concentration, problem-solving skills, learning, and creativity? By recognizing its detrimental effects on your cognitive abilities, you can be proactive about managing stress levels. Prioritizing your food choices is key to building stress resilience and supporting your physical and mental well-being.

Boost your Brain with Minerals

Minerals play a pivotal role in cognitive function, influencing processes such as memory, focus, and mood regulation. Key minerals like magnesium, zinc, and iron are essential for neurotransmitter synthesis and signaling -- supporting cognitive clarity and mental acuity. By maintaining adequate mineral levels through a whole foods, nutrient dense lifestyle and/or supplementation, you can sharpen your cognitive abilities and support your long-term brain health.

Eat Fiber for Better Digestion and Brain Function

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By eating fiber-rich foods regularly, you are providing essential nutrients for the growth and diversity of your gut microbiota. This diverse community of bacteria aids in digestion, nutrient absorption, and even influences aspects of your immune system. A healthy gut microbiome is linked to better cognitive function, mood regulation, and even reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

10 Tips to Drink Water Daily – Better Digestion, Gut Health, and Brain Power!

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It's easy to overlook one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for your health: water. Hydration isn't just about quenching your thirst – it's your ticket to a thriving digestive system, a resilient gut microbiome, and an alert brain. So, grab that water bottle, take a sip and let hydration improve your health. Salud!

Celebrating 57 and Getting Personal

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3 years in, but I’ve only now realized functional nutrition is also MY wellness journey. I believe we can feel better at every age and live the life we want by nourishing our body from the inside out with stress resilience, a nutrient dense lifestyle, honoring our sleep routine, and daily movement that best works for OUR body