Nourish Your Brain with These Powerful Superfoods
Mark Hyman
Jun 14, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid canned tuna to prevent potential depression risks
Unlike other fish, canned tuna showed no benefit for depression in one study, possibly because its mercury content can actually cause depression.
Address vegan omega-3 conversion challenge to prevent deficiency
Only about 10% of plant-based omega-3s (ALA) are converted into the EPA and DHA forms the brain actually needs, posing a deficiency risk for vegans.
Reevaluate red meat studies to address healthy user bias
Many studies linking red meat to disease may be flawed by a 'healthy user bias,' where meat-eaters in the studies also had other unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Avoid saturated fat with starches for better health
Saturated fat is particularly problematic when eaten with starches and carbohydrates, but may not be as harmful in other combinations like butter on broccoli.
Reframe beta-amyloid plaques as inflammation side effects
Beta-amyloid plaques are not the cause of Alzheimer's but rather a side effect of inflammation, and the body's attempt to deal with bad circumstances.
Prioritize SMASH fish for optimal nutrition and low toxins
Focus on eating small, cold-water fish known as SMASH—Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring—as they are the most nutritionally dense and lowest in toxins.
Choose frozen wild blueberries for nutrient-dense smoothies
For the most nutrient-dense option, choose frozen wild blueberries, which can be easily added to a daily smoothie.
Choose pasture-raised eggs for optimal nutrition
Choose 'pasture-raised' over just 'organic' eggs, as organic chickens may still be fed an unnatural diet of corn, which is not what you want them to be eating.
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