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The Impact of Food on Anxiety: Insights from a Neuro-Nutritionist - PART 2

In part 1 of this special two-part series, I exposed two surprising truths about anxiety and introduced you to additional considerations that can negatively effect mental health.

If you missed it, be sure to check out the two little-known secrets I revealed last time - that anxiety can be a good thing, and that it serves a very valuable purpose in keeping us alive.

Now, let’s dive into the more complex relationship between nutrition, brain function, and emotional well-being and consider some of the best foods to help us better manage anxiety and improve overall health. We’ll also consider some of the worst.

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Whole FoodsKelly AielloFebruary 22, 2024Anti-Anxiety Diet, Mental Health, Neuronutrition, Anxiety, Microbiome, Antioxidant, Omega-3, Protein, Whole Foods, Blueberries, GMO, Ultra Processed FoodsComment

The Connection Between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Neuronutrition - Part 2

Are you or someone close to you struggling with the lasting effects of a traumatic brain injury or concussion?

Perhaps you’re concerned about Alzheimer’s, dementia or depression. In a world where our cognitive abilities play a pivotal role in our personal and professional lives, it is not surprising this may be a concern.

In this week’s blog, we’ll continue to explore the connection between neuronutrition and TBI recovery, as well as long-term brain health. If you missed Part 1, I encourage you to check it out on HappiHuman today.

Before we dive in, I’d like to acknowledge how overwhelming the world of nutrition can be, especially if you’re struggling to recover from a TBI. The good news is - I’m here to help!

What might also help is an exciting new online program I designed for people struggling with lingering post-TBI or post-concussion symptoms like fatigue and brain fog.

I’ve broken everything down for you into easily digestible parts. So, if you’d like more information about this program or want to stay informed about when it will be released, please send me a message or reply to this email with the words “COUNT ME IN!” and I will be in touch.

Until then, please enjoy part two of this blog.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, Neuronutrition, Whole FoodsKelly AielloNovember 9, 2023Brain-Healthy Diet, Concussion, Head Injury, Neuronutrition, TBI, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Whole Foods, Serotonin, Nuts, Walnuts, Coffee, Vitamin C, z, ome, Protein, Supplement, Blueberries, EggsComment

How Food Impacts Your Child's Mood and Behaviour: Feeding Their Brain

It’s that time of year again! Time to trade the flip-flops and tank tops in for sneakers and backpacks.

As we send our little ones back to school for another year, we arm them with all the school supplies they need, neatly tucked into that new backpack. We make a special event out of back-to-school clothes shopping and be sure to fit those growing feet with larger shoes.

But have you ever wondered if there was anything else you could do to support your child’s needs?

What about their nutrition? What healthy foods should you fill their lunch kit with that will not only taste great but also support the needs of their growing brain?

Getting proper nutrition is essential for healthy brain function - regardless of whether we’re 8 or 88. So if you’ve ever wondered how best to keep your child’s mind sharp or improve their cognitive function, you’ll want to read this week’s blog as we explore how to feed your child’s brain.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloSeptember 19, 2023Brain Foods Diet, Brain-Healthy Diet, Moody, Protein, Vitamins, Whole Foods, Family, Kids, Sch, Stu, Eggs, Fish, BlueberriesComment

Top 10 Foods For Brain Function

Eating for your general health and the functioning of your organs has been widely discussed amongst nutritionists and lifestyle writers for decades.

Many people know the best foods for their heart, liver, intestines and so on. However, many people neglect their brains when they’re trying to cultivate a healthy diet. But did you realize certain foods can have a positive effect on your brain?

Your brain may be the most crucial organ you have - it is the control centre of your body, and it keeps your heart beating and lungs breathing. So, it’s important to eat the right foods to support the health of your brain.

But what should you eat to support brain function?

Read this week’s blog to discover 10 of the best brain-healthy foods you should start including in your diet.

The Best Foods To Boost Brain Health and Memory

How familiar are you with the relationship between nutrition and brain health?

Did you even realize there was a relationship?

The brain is arguably the most important organ in the body that controls all bodily functions. It burns a huge amount of calories and so it needs a huge amount of nutrients and oxygen in order to function properly.

Since you use the brain constantly, even when you sleep, you need to consume the best, healthiest, most nutrient-rich food that will support all its functions. Food that contains healthy fats, protein, and complex carbs will give the brain the energy it needs to keep you healthy, safe, and functioning at an optimal level.

Read this week’s blog to learn about the best foods for your brain health and memory, as well as how to implement them into your diet.

Brain Food Diet

Do you want to boost your brainpower naturally but don’t know how? Don’t miss out on this week’s blog, containing excellent brain food diets that can help.

Why should you care?

If there is one organ that we should pay attention to when it comes to our health, it’s our brain. This complex piece of human machinery is the command centre behind our every thought and action.

Yet, surprisingly, many of us don’t consider that the load we put on this precious part of our body can lead to poor brain health. So what can we do about it?

Well, what we eat is what provides the power to our powerhouse. So by focusing on brain food diets, you can keep your brain in good health, providing you peace of mind long into the future.

Want to know what the best brain-healthy foods are or looking for ways to reverse dementia naturally? Read this week’s blog to find out more.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Whole Foods, LifestyleKelly AielloSeptember 2, 2021Alzheimer's, Brain-Healthy Diet, Brain Foods Diet, Best Food For Memory, Anti-Anxiety Diet, Reverse Dementia Naturally, Omega-3, Blueberries, Eggs, Garlic, WalnutsComment

Brain Inflammation: What it is and what you can do about it

Is your brain inflamed? How can you tell? And if it is, is there anything you can do about it?

One of the most common complaints I hear in my practice is related to brain inflammation. To discover what common complaint this is, to learn what you can do about it, and to download my free resource to help you get started today, be sure to read this week’s blog.

If you care about the health of your brain, you won’t want to miss this!

Brain Health, Conditions, Desserts, Neuronutrition, Whole FoodsKelly AielloOctober 29, 2020Alzheimer's, Dementia, Depression, Neurofatigue, TBI, Fatigue, Inflammation, Cacao, Antioxidant, EFA's, Omega-3, Vitamins, Coffee, Serotonin, Avocados, BlueberriesComment

Summer Salad with Blueberries and Goat Cheese Recipe

Are you looking to make the most out of what summer we have left?

Are you always on the hunt for a healthy (yet delicious) salad recipe to feed your family that also supports proper brain health?

Well, look no further than this summer salad recipe!

In fact, the recipe I have for you today is super delicious and nutritious! It uses several ingredients that have multiple health benefits - and when you combine them all together… well, let’s just say it doesn’t get much better than this!

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Lunch, Whole FoodsKelly AielloSeptember 10, 2020Brain-Healthy Diet, Antioxidant, Recipe, Salad, Blueberries, Gluten-free, Keto, Lectin-free, Paleo, Pegan, Plant Based, Sugar-free, VegetarianComment

Feeding your Immune System: A Nutritionist’s Guide

During times like this, the likes of which our society hasn’t seen in the last hundred years, amongst all the confusion, uncertainty, hopelessness, and anxiety, you may be wondering what to eat.

Read on to discover a nutritionist’s guide to the best foods you can eat in order to boost your immune system and keep viruses at bay.

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Antioxidants: Foods vs. Supplements

Regular readers of mine may have seen me use the term “antioxidants” from time to time but do you know what they are and why they are important?

I figured it was time to address the buzzword of antioxidants. It's been quite popular in the media and online lately, and I want to make sure that you get the right information where antioxidants are concerned.

Yes, antioxidants are super-healthy. And yes, we should be eating foods full of them. But, when it comes to supplements, the evidence is not so great.

Read this week’s post to discover the science and health benefits of antioxidant foods and supplements, as well as which delicious foods contain them.

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloNovember 21, 2019Brain-Healthy Diet, Cancer, Heart Health, Inflammation, Antioxidant, Vitamins, Vitamin C, Whole Foods, Coffee, Avocados, BlueberriesComment

Feeding the Autistic Brain

Welcome to my new series highlighting nutritional guidelines for specific conditions.

We all know that certain foods are better for us than others, but when dealing with a learning disability, neurological disorder, mental health issue, or other condition, consuming the right foods while avoiding certain others can have a huge impact on outcome.

This week, we start with autism and what to feed the autistic brain. Read on to discover some do’s and don’ts when feeding autism and why certain foods can have a huge impact on daily life.

The Autistic Brain & Autism Awareness: 2019

Are you the parent of a child with ASD?

If so, you know the challenges, hardships, and heartbreak that comes with such a diagnosis.

Your child’s future is uncertain and the present poses many challenges. Having your child wander away from safety is a major concern of many - with almost half of all autistic children known to bolt or wander from safety.

April is Autism Awareness Month - a time to raise awareness about the disorder for those who know little about it, and time to band together as one community to help each other and provide support for those who live with it and the devastation it causes daily.

This week’s post is all about autism - how autism affects the brain, what science has to say about it, and what nutritional changes you can make that may help.

Brain Health, Conditions, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Whole FoodsKelly AielloApril 11, 2019Mental Health, Brain-Healthy Diet, Autism, Carbohydrates, EFA's, Protein, Vitamins, Family, Health, Kids, Serotonin, Dairy, Eggs, Avocados, BlueberriesComment

9 Key Foods that Reduce Inflammation

Inflammation. It’s not just for health headlines; It’s a fact.

Scientists are measuring levels of inflammation in our bodies and finding that it can be devastating for our health. This is especially true when it becomes chronic, but even low levels of inflammation on a chronic basis can create problems and lead to disease.

Inflammation is often thought of as the root cause of all disease. This makes sense when you consider that it has been closely linked to obesity, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, Rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes - just to name a few.

As I’ve discussed often, inflammation is a vital part of our immune system's response to injury or infection. It’s our body's way of triggering the immune system to spring to action to repair damaged cells or tissues and defend our body against foreign invaders like viruses and bacteria.

Without inflammation, wounds may become septic and infections deadly. But if the inflammatory process continues for too long, or if inflammation occurs in places where it’s not needed, it can become a problem anywhere in our body or brain.

Luckily, a healthy diet and lifestyle can help keep inflammation under control.

8 Essential Brain Foods for Studying and Staying Focused

Discover 8 important brain foods for studying now.

Whether you're studying for a college exam or preparing for a major presentation at work, you've probably wished there was a way to magically improve your concentration. Especially when there are so many attention-grabbers around us - like app notifications, roommates, tv, or family members.

How can you buckle down and study?

There's no magic pill that will improve your concentration, but there are foods that you can eat that stimulate brain health and help you focus.

Next time you're looking for a study snack, reach for one of these eight brain foods for studying.

Brain Health, Breakfast, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, Other, Whole FoodsKelly AielloMarch 7, 2019Alzheimer's, Depression, Memory, Mental Health, Neuronutrition, Optimization, Eggs, Antioxidant, EFA's, Omega-3, Zinc, Executive, Hacks, Health, Kids, School, Students, Coffee, Serotonin, Avocados, BlueberriesComment

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