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Best Diet for Your Brain

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  HEALTHY EATING    Evidence-Based This Is The Best Diet for Your Brain, New Study Finds You may want to break out the hummus. BY CLARA OLSHANSKY JANUARY 3, 2022 FACT CHECKED BY FAYE BRENNAN Shutterstock Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via e-mail If you want to be your brightest self in 2022, there are things you can do to help your brain function the best it can. While some habits, like excessive drinking or over-caffeinating, could be taking a  toll on your mind , others, such as getting enough  exercise  and keeping to a healthy sleep schedule, can help  keep your brain sharp . The foods you eat can also make a real difference. Now, new research suggests that sticking to the Mediterranean diet can help protect against cognitive decline. In  the study , published in the  British Journal of Nutrition , researchers looked at a group of more than 900 adults facing cognitive decline over a period of about three years. They gave each person's diet a score based on how closely

1 Worst Food For Your Child's Brain

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  HEALTHY EATING    Evidence-Based The #1 Worst Food For Your Child's Brain, Says Study This food can have a negative impact on your child's development. BY SAMANTHA BOESCH JANUARY 19, 2022 FACT CHECKED BY KIERSTEN HICKMAN Shutterstock Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via e-mail Making the right  food choices for your children  can be difficult, especially if you're not sure what is healthy or  unhealthy  for their development. This can be especially intimidating when you think about the importance of their  developmental stages  and the role that diet can play in these periods of growth, not only with physical development but mental and behavioral as well. What are the worst foods for your heart? According to a 2020 report published in  The Lancet: Child & Adolescent Health , the  absolute   worst type of food for your child's brain is junk food. Continue reading to learn more about the report's findings, and for more healthy eating tips, make sure to c

5 Foods for a healthy immune system

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  You are what you eat: 5 Foods for a healthy immune system by  Pinkvilla Desk     |   Published on Jan 19, 2022 03:33 PM IST  |    15.2K           Foods for a healthy immune system The food you eat plays a key role in determining your overall health and immunity affirms Zareen Siddique a Diet coach. She recommends eating foods rich in Beta carotene, Ascorbic acid and other essential vitamins and antioxidants to build resilience in the body against infections. Immunity springs from your gut.  Gut bacteria are responsible for production of T cells that fight infections in our body. Hence, foods that improve your gut function are the key to overall immunity.  1.Probiotics like yogurt (curd) and fermented foods like kimchi made by fermented cabbage and veggies rejuvenate gut bacteria, which is important for nutrient absorption by the body.  2.Turmeric, Garlic and Ginger-Turmeric, contains a compound called curcumin which when taken with black pepper boosts immune function. Garlic and ging