A Berry Important but Nutty Solution to Cognitive Decline
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I just finished another boring breakfast – the same one I have 7 out of 7 days: oatmeal or bran flakes over a bed of strawberries. sliced banana, and almond milk with a side order of whole-grain toast with a thin layer of organic peanut butter and a touch of honey. Then a mixed handful of dry-roasted almonds and raw walnuts.
Throughout the day, I make frequent visits to the fridge (my incentive to get out of my chair more frequently) and snack on a few grapes or blueberries.
I’m pleased to report that this week I didn’t put my car keys in the refrigerator, I didn’t end up at Target when I was headed to 24-Hour Fitness, didn’t mark the wrong ball on the putting green – and my socks matched all week.
I think I’m doing pretty well for a near-octogenarian in the brain department – so far. Oh, there are still words or names that get stuck somewhere between the neocortex and my tongue, but that’s pretty normal I’m told.
Is my seemingly-normal septuagenaric brain due to my nutty, fruity breakfast routine? Obviously, it’s much bigger than just that.
I don’t have any Alzheimer’s history in my family so apparently, the APOE4 gene isn’t present.
I’ve been an avid exerciser for 40+ years – gotta believe that may be helping.
And I suppose reading a book a week for the last 10+ years, trying to write something new every day and continuing to add a new level to my guitar-playing every week may help me keep the neural connections somewhat normal.
But evidence would say that being berry nutty on a daily basis certainly isn’t hurting.
In my April 30, 2018 blog, I confessed to being a fan of Dr. Michael Greger, practicing physician and prolific blogger/podcaster on issues of nutrition and good health at www.nutritionfacts.org.
Dr. Greger continues to release near-daily content with provocative research-backed findings on nutritional paths to greater health and longevity.
To add support to my berry nutty routine, I’ll refer you to Dr. Greger’s article on this very topic. Click here to view. It’s his latest four-minute video regarding the benefits of berries and nuts for maintaining and improving cognition as we age.
Maybe just one little step to help keep that 2 1/2 lbs of fatty acid from getting old before its time.
Enjoy!
Your breakfast sounds a lot like mine. Oatmeal with bananas, berries, raisins, matcha powder, chia seed, ground flax cloves and a touch of cinnamon. I the nuts you mentioned sound like a good addition. I will have to try that.
Wow, Bryan. That’s an intimidating breakfast – I’ve got some work to do! Thanks for sharing.
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