Food for the Brain

24/09/2025

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20/09/2025

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗽𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼

Fresh and flavourful, this is a protein-rich salad.

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
100g (3½ oz) cooked wild salmon
80g (2¾ oz) cooked chickpeas
1 handful rocket (arugula) + extra for serving
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
½ garlic clove
1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
1 handful leafy greens (e.g., spinach, watercress, or mixed leaves)
6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱:
1. Blend rocket, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pumpkin seeds, and nutritional
yeast to make pesto.
2. Toss salmon and chickpeas with the pesto.
3. Serve on a bed of leafy greens.

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
High in protein, omega-3s, and antioxidants.

𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸’𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀:
Add chopped red pepper for extra colour and vitamin C. Frozen wild salmon works
well for convenience.

10/09/2025

𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 – 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻?
Coffee sharpens the mind in the moment - but it may also raise homocysteine, a key risk factor for dementia. Discover how much coffee is safe, why timing a...

Is coffee good or bad for your brain? Learn how it affects homocysteine, dementia risk, sleep, and energy — and the safest way to drink it.

06/09/2025

Want to know what’s really happening inside your brain?

Your blood holds powerful clues about your future brain health. The DRIfT 5-in-1 blood test checks five essential markers – including vitamin D, omega-3s, and homocysteine – all linked to memory, mood, and dementia risk.

👉 When you take the test, you’re not only protecting your own future - you’re also contributing to our global research on how nutrition and lifestyle prevent dementia.

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📌 Because dementia isn’t inevitable - knowledge is power.

29/08/2025

🙌 Jill's Dementia Risk Index dropped from 52% to 37%!

“I’ve now got 4 areas in the green - sleep & calm, low carbs, B vitamins and brain fat. The rest are in the yellow, and I’m working on them!”

Take the FREE Cognitive Function Test to discover your brain health score - and how to improve it.

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27/08/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Do you promise yourself you’ll quit sugar -only to find yourself back at the biscuit tin hours later? You’re not alone. Food addiction is real.
Read m...

Discover the six warning signs of food addiction and proven strategies to break food addiction, balance your brain, and regain control.

21/08/2025

Are your cravings hijacking your brain?

Sugar, junk food, caffeine and alcohol don’t just tempt you - they rewire your brain like ni****ne. The result? Fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, and even a higher risk of dementia.

The good news? You can break free.

Join psychologist Dr Jen Unwin for a live online webinar with Q&A.

You’ll discover:
✅ Six signs you’re stuck in an addiction cycle
✅ Why food addiction is often overlooked in medical care
✅ Proven ways to stop cravings and reclaim your energy

🗓 When: Wednesday, 24th September
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm BST
🎟 Tickets: £25 | FREE for Food for the Brain FRIENDS

A recording will be available if you can’t join live.

👉 Reserve your place today: https://f.mtr.cool/ivbhxbjbum

20/08/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻?
A new study links even small amounts of processed meat to higher dementia risk, while oily fish is tied to slower cognitive decline. Simple swap: more salmon, fewe...

Red Meat Bad for Your Brain? Studies link processed meat to dementia risk, while fish supports brain health.

15/08/2025

Is your brain running low on its #1 antioxidant?

Glutathione protects your brain from inflammation, toxins and stress - but many of us have low levels without realising it.

Help us investigate its role in memory, focus, and dementia risk.
🧪 Take the Glutathione Index Test
📊 Join our global Citizen Science research
💡 Get a personalised report with actionable tips

You're not just checking a marker - you’re powering real-world brain health discoveries.
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13/08/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻
Alcohol may feel like stress relief, but it's a neurotoxin that impairs cognition, disrupts sleep, and accelerates brain ageing. Even modest dai...

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