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Nourish Your Mind: Glucose, Fats, Micronutrients, And The Gut
Manage episode 519062383 series 2993661
We explore how food acts as information for the brain, shaping energy stability, membrane structure, neurotransmitter production, inflammation, and long-term cognitive resilience. We turn principles into practice with a simple morning framework that builds focus and steadies mood.
• Brain uses 20% of energy and needs steady fuel
• Food signals affect gene expression and inflammation
• Glucose stability from whole foods improves focus
• Omega-3s build membranes and speed signaling
• B vitamins support methylation and neurotransmitters
• Magnesium and zinc aid plasticity and memory
• Gut microbiome makes SCFAs that calm neuroinflammation
• Antioxidants from colorful plants protect neurons
• Framework of stability, quality, and abundance over labels
• Morning combo of protein, fiber, and healthy fats
Start your day with a dedicated brain-fuel breakfast. Combine protein, fiber, and healthy fats to prevent the spike and crash cycle.
This podcast is created by Ai for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or health advice. Please talk to your healthcare team for medical advice.
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Chapters
1. Why Diet Shapes Cognition (00:00:00)
2. Food As Chemical Instructions (00:01:15)
3. Glucose Stability Over Sugar Spikes (00:03:58)
4. Fats, Myelin, And Thinking Speed (00:06:15)
5. Micronutrient Spark Plugs (00:09:15)
6. The Gut Brain Axis And SCFAs (00:12:10)
141 episodes
Manage episode 519062383 series 2993661
We explore how food acts as information for the brain, shaping energy stability, membrane structure, neurotransmitter production, inflammation, and long-term cognitive resilience. We turn principles into practice with a simple morning framework that builds focus and steadies mood.
• Brain uses 20% of energy and needs steady fuel
• Food signals affect gene expression and inflammation
• Glucose stability from whole foods improves focus
• Omega-3s build membranes and speed signaling
• B vitamins support methylation and neurotransmitters
• Magnesium and zinc aid plasticity and memory
• Gut microbiome makes SCFAs that calm neuroinflammation
• Antioxidants from colorful plants protect neurons
• Framework of stability, quality, and abundance over labels
• Morning combo of protein, fiber, and healthy fats
Start your day with a dedicated brain-fuel breakfast. Combine protein, fiber, and healthy fats to prevent the spike and crash cycle.
This podcast is created by Ai for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or health advice. Please talk to your healthcare team for medical advice.
Never miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
Chapters
1. Why Diet Shapes Cognition (00:00:00)
2. Food As Chemical Instructions (00:01:15)
3. Glucose Stability Over Sugar Spikes (00:03:58)
4. Fats, Myelin, And Thinking Speed (00:06:15)
5. Micronutrient Spark Plugs (00:09:15)
6. The Gut Brain Axis And SCFAs (00:12:10)
141 episodes
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