The Truth About How Our Diet Impacts Our Brain with Nutritionist, Sonya Reynolds

What we eat can have a profound impact on our present and future brain wellbeing. There are foods and food choices that complement our brain health and longevity and conversely, there are certain food groups that have strong evidence for compromising brain health. In this episode, Bec speaks with expert neurological health nutritionist Sonya Reynolds about the dietary approaches we can employ that can positively benefit our neurological wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:
~ The significant impact of diet on neurological health, particularly the role of gluten and dairy in inducing an immune reaction that can increase brain permeability.
~ The benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet rich in vegetables, fruits, good quality proteins, and antioxidants for supporting brain function.
~ The potential advantages of a low glycemic or modified Atkins diet as an alternative to traditional high-fat ketogenic diets for cognitive and neurological health.
~ The importance of personalized dietary approaches in managing neurological conditions and improving overall wellbeing.

Episode Timestamps:
[0:00:00] Welcoming back nutritionist, Sonya Reynolds
[0:01:20] Does diet really influence neurological health?
[0:02:53] The two biggest dietary triggers for neuroinflammation
[0:05:45] Coeliac disease vs. non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)
[0:08:07] Anti-inflammatory eating
[0:10:43] Sugar and brain health
[0:14:17] Mythbusting the keto diet for brain health
[0:18:32] Traditional keto vs. modified Atkins diet
[0:19:20] Do we need to track ketones?
[0:25:15] Resources for adopting keto styles of eating?
[0:27:58] Addictive foods
[0:36:28] Final summary

Find the full episode transcript and show notes on our website here: https://mybrainco.com/blogs/library