Feed Your Brain Nutrients, Not Toxins
What we put into our bodies directly impacts the health and performance of our brains.
Feed your brain nutrients and antioxidants like healthy fats, protein, fish, berries, avocados, nuts and dark chocolate. Minimize sugar, processed foods and toxins.
Nutrition impacts brain health and performance.
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In her book Biohack Your Brain, neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier provides science-based strategies for optimizing brain health, overcoming negative thought patterns, and achieving peak mental performance. Drawing on the latest research, she explains how simple lifestyle changes relating to sleep, exercise, nutrition and stress can actually change the physical structure of the brain. Willeumier also delves into the potential of nootropics and technology like EEG to take brain hacking to the next level.
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