Power Foods for the Brain with Nora Hanke

Plant-based foods have been found to be beneficial to the brain and may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A decline in brain health is not an inevitable part of aging. But how we eat and live can help us protect our memory and stay sharp into old age. Research shows saturated and trans fats found in dairy products, meats, pastries, and fried foods can increase the risk for cognitive decline. Eating a plant-based diet can help protect brain health. Berries and foods rich in vitamin E, including nuts, seeds, leafy greens, and whole grains are especially beneficial.

Choose aluminum-free products including cookware and baking powder. Make sure to lace up those sneakers and exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep for optimal brain health.

In this Food for Life: Power Foods for the Brain class, attendees will learn strategies for maintaining memory and improving brain function including how to prepare brain health-promoting meals.

This class features a video, a discussion, and the opportunity to taste plant-based dishes following a cooking demonstration.

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