by Paula Dunbar | Sep 25, 2021 | Brain Nutrition & Tips, Diet |
Both matcha powder and green tea have great health benefits. But what is the difference between them? Here I’ll show you the differences in this matchup of matcha powder vs green tea. I like to reference recent scientific data so you will get the real scoop on...
by Paula Dunbar | Jan 31, 2021 | Diet, Supplements |
In the quest for improving brain health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases, I would be remiss if I didn’t discuss the best herbs for brain health. There are some great herbs you can add to your cooking and some are available in supplement form. And some...
by Paula Dunbar | Jul 19, 2020 | Diet |
What a unique concept! Usually we equate drugs with psychiatry, not food. This article will address the question, What is Nutritional Psychiatry? and show how diet (and supplements) and mental health are connected. According to Cavaye (2018) in The Conversation...
by Paula Dunbar | Jul 5, 2020 | Diet, Supplements |
You probably have an understanding of what probiotics are. Top Probiotics 2020 will go over what I consider the top probiotics based on quality, total CFU (colony forming units), and variety of strains. Here is a more detailed discussion on the Gut and Brain...
by Paula Dunbar | Jun 27, 2020 | Brain Nutrition & Tips, Diet, Lifestyle |
As our populations around the world are aging, and life expectancy is increasing, scientists are brainstorming on how to avoid mass cases of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. ILSI Europe (International Life Sciences Institute) got together in Spain for...
by Paula Dunbar | May 23, 2020 | Diet, Supplements |
Resveratrol vs pterostilbene (terro-still-bean) will answer the question: Which is better? You have probably heard or read about resveratrol, found in grapes and red wine, and its antioxidant activity. It explains the French paradox where in the southern reaches of...
by Paula Dunbar | Apr 5, 2020 | Diet, Lifestyle, Supplements |
Anytime is a good time to build your immune system up. Let’s talk about vitamins that build immune system and other supplements as well. With the current pandemic and even the normal threats of flu and other viruses, you can prevent getting sick or at...
by Paula Dunbar | Mar 28, 2020 | Diet, Lifestyle, Supplements |
Whether you’re caring for a loved one, or in isolation with the pandemic, you’ll enjoy these delivery and online options for food and more. My suppliers assure they are taking the utmost care for safety during this time. I hope you enjoy! No better time...
by Paula Dunbar | Mar 21, 2020 | Diet, General Memory, Lifestyle |
I love coffee. But beyond that, I’ve read from the neurologists I follow that coffee is good for memory and brain function. Coffee and brain health seem to go hand in hand. I found some recent research that backs it up. And I want to point you to good...
by Paula Dunbar | Nov 23, 2019 | Diet |
We talked about gluten and inflammation. Now let’s talk about what you can eat while going gluten-free. The good news is fat is good for you! At least some kinds of fat. This makes it much more satisfying. You can eat meat! There are some grains you can eat too....
by Paula Dunbar | Nov 10, 2019 | Brain Nutrition & Tips, Diet, Lifestyle |
It’s so exciting to live in a time when so many new discoveries are occurring in brain health, and our health in general. There have been momentous discoveries in the last 20 years. Not all have made it to our mainstream news or press. So we continue to do what...
by Paula Dunbar | Sep 8, 2019 | Brain Nutrition & Tips, Diet, Lifestyle |
What is the best diet for your brain? This discussion about diet is not about weight loss, but about improving your brain function. However, you might find that your weight will stabilize or you could even lose weight with a correct and healthy diet. This is not to...