Posts tagged Brain-Healthy Diet

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

The Connection Between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Neuronutrition - Part 1

Perhaps concerns about Alzheimer’s, dementia or depression might be casting a shadow on your thoughts. 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. Discover the vital connection between TBI recovery and neuronutrition. Learn how proper nutrition can expedite brain healing and minimize cognitive deficits.

Brain Health, Digestive Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloOctober 26, 2023Brain-Healthy Diet, Concussion, Head Injury, Neuronutrition, TBI, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Whole Foods, SerotoninComment

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.

How To Help Look After Your Health In Your 50s

As you get older, it’s important to look after your health.

Well, it’s important to look after your health at any age - but it becomes even more important when you reach your 50s.

Once you turn 50, you enter a new stage of life. You may be looking at retiring within the next ten years and travelling the world. Perhaps you’re watching your children leave home. Perhaps they’re starting families of their own and you’d like to be around to watch your grandchildren grow up.

Whatever the case may be, you’re in your prime and it’s time to make sure that prime lasts for as long as possible. None of us stay young forever and with age, we certainly start to feel it in our body.

Be sure to read this week’s post to discover some helpful tips to look after your health once you’re in your fifties.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, OtherKelly AielloMarch 9, 2023Brain Foods Diet, Brain-Healthy Diet, Health, Sleep, Excercise, LifestyleComment

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.

How Omega 3 Fatty Acids Can Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s

Has someone in your family been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Have you been wondering how to reduce your risk? You’re not alone!

More than six million adults over 65 years old have Alzheimer’s dementia. As startling a statistic as this is, numbers are only expected to rise.

An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can seem daunting and frightening for many people. Your memory and ability to perform daily tasks slowly dwindle. You fear becoming a burden and forgetting who you are.

But it doesn’t have to end this way. There are steps you can start taking today that can reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s. As the saying goes - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

You may have guessed that your diet plays a critical role in all of this - and you’d be right. However, it can be challenging to know where to start when implementing the fruits, vegetables, meat, and supplements that are part of a brain-healthy diet into your everyday meals.

This is where I come in! So, if you are interested in learning more about dietary changes that can reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s, be sure to read this week’s post!

Brain Health, Conditions, NeuronutritionKelly AielloApril 28, 2022Alzheimer's, Brain-Healthy Diet, Dementia, Improve Cognitive Function, Reverse Dementia Naturally, Memory, Risk For Alzheimers, ADHD, Inflammation, Omega-3, Vitamin D, NeurotoxinsComment

Why a TBI Brain Likes Routine

The month of March is also Brain Injury Awareness Month.

It is recognized worldwide and has become a great opportunity to raise awareness, share knowledge, and educate about all things brain injury. So let me ask you a question:

Have you suffered from a traumatic brain injury?

If so, you may be wondering what the best way to recover is. One of the most important things to support TBI recovery is to stick with a routine. It may not always be easy but it will help speed up the healing process and make life easier for you in general.

Part of your routine should include keeping a consistent sleep schedule, maintaining a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. These are all things that can help improve your quality of life after suffering from a TBI.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloMarch 10, 2022Brain Fog, Brain Foods Diet, Brain-Healthy Diet, Concussion, Neurofatigue, Neuronutrition, TBI, Nutrition Coach, NeurotoxinsComment

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

How to Banish Brain Fog: 8 Ways to Regain Clarity and Age Gracefully

Are you struggling with brain fog and don’t know how to find relief?

Brain fog is a common condition in adults and can be the result of many factors.

Whether it’s stress, a lack of sleep, insufficient physical activity, poor nutrition, or an under-stimulated brain, brain fog can negatively affect the quality of your life.

Luckily, there are many things you can do to eliminate or relieve brain fog that don’t include medications or medical treatments.

Be sure to read this week’s article to learn 8 simple ways to eliminate brain fog so you can age gracefully and happily.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, LifestyleKelly AielloJuly 15, 2021Alzheimer's, Brain-Healthy Diet, Neurofatigue, Whole Foods, Meditation, StressComment

Brain Games to Keep Seniors Active and Healthy: The Power Of Mental Exercise

Are you worried about your cognitive function as you age?

If so, you’re not alone!

Recent studies have indicated that most people fear dementia more than any other illness. And their concerns are valid.

But do you know that there are natural approaches you can take to limit your risks?

Though nothing in life is guaranteed, one thing is certain; we must take the utmost care of our health - as we age and at every stage of our lives. Why? Doing so will increase our chances of living our lives with vitality for as long as possible. This not only pertains to our physical health, but it also includes our mental health.

Brain Health, Lifestyle, NeuronutritionKelly AielloJune 24, 2021Brain Fog, Brain-Healthy Diet, Alzheimer's, Dementia, NeurotransmitterComment

Collagen: What Is It, And How Does It Benefit Your Health?

From poor gut health to wrinkled skin, to aching joints — there’s no end to the list of problems for which collagen is often touted as a panacea.

It’s no surprise, then, that the global collagen industry is to balloon to more than $6 billion by 2026 as more consumers become inclined towards healthy living.

Even now, there’s an abundance of collagen products on the market — shots, capsules, powders, even coffee creamers! — all said to combat the effects of aging. But what exactly is collagen and how can it benefit your health? Read this week’s blog to find out!

Brain Health, Conditions, NeuronutritionKelly AielloFebruary 18, 2021Brain-Healthy Diet, Arthritis, Collagen, ProteinComment

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

Neuronutrition after Traumatic Brain Injury: The Nutrients your Brain Needs

No matter how well you take care of yourself and your brain, the reality is that anyone can suffer from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) at any time. TBIs do not discriminate against gender, age, race, or health status.

For my husband Joe, it happened in a cycling accident.

For Maggie, whom I interviewed last week, it happened at a waterslide park.

For you, it may have been on a football field or hockey rink.

But regardless of how one may have sustained a TBI, the science is showing that proper nutrition following an acquisition can play a helpful role in TBI recovery.

Brain Health, Neuronutrition, Lifestyle, ConditionsKelly AielloJune 25, 2020Brain-Healthy Diet, Concussion, Neuronutrition, TBI, Neuroinflammation, Neurodegeneration, Antioxidant, EFA's, Zinc, Athletes, FatigueComment

Probiotics vs. Prebiotics 101

Probiotics are getting more and more well-known for their health-promoting benefits. And the research showing the importance of our gut microbes is growing every day.

Did you know that what you eat feeds not only you, but your probiotics, too?

It’s true!

Those little “gut bugs” need to eat a healthful diet, just like you do. The good news is that the foods that are healthy for you are also healthy for them. And, because they’re microbes, they can digest foods that we can’t, like dietary fibre.

The foods that feed probiotics are called “prebiotics.” And this post is the 101 on what you need to know about both probiotics and prebiotics.

Other, Neuronutrition, Digestive HealthKelly AielloJune 11, 2020Depression, Moody, Microbiome, Probiotics, Prebiotics, Serotonin, Brain-Healthy DietComment

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