The 8 Domains of Brain Health A healthier brain for a brighter future. Your brain is influenced by what you eat, how you move, how you sleep and the way you live. At Food for the Brain, we’ve brought together eight key areas of nutrition and lifestyle into one science based...
Domain 1 Eat a low Glycaemic Load (GL) diet In short A low glycaemic load (GL) diet prioritises whole, fibre-rich carbohydrates and sensible portions to reduce the overall impact of meals on blood glucose. Higher dietary glycaemic load and poorer blood sugar control have been...
ADHD Introduction ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5% of children and 2.5% of adults. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the relationship between ADHD and nutrition. It is three times more frequent among males than females and is often linked...
The decision whether to breastfeed or bottle feed is deeply personal to each parent. Moreover, there are many additional factors which may influence on the ability of an ability to breastfeed, including health, milk supply, needing to return to work quickly etc. This page will explore nutritional...
Weaning is a critical time for infant's in terms of brain development. Research on mice has indicated that weaning is involved in the regulation of brain development and function, through modulating responses to food and environmental, and instigating behavioural changes. This article will...
Introduction Childhood is an important period of brain maturation, involving the shaping of cognitive function and resilience across the lifespan. Key risk factors, barriers to change and nutrition and lifestyle strategies are explored below with relation to childhood and brain health . Risk...
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. You might feel anxious when doing a presentation at work, taking a test, or making an important decision. However, anxiety disorders go beyond temporary worries or fears. For people who suffer from anxiety disorders, the condition...
The mouth is a hub of activity, housing around 50–100 billion bacteria from 200 different bacterial species. The role of these resident bacteria in the mouth, also known as the oral microbiome, is an emerging area of research. Alterations in the oral microbiome may occur as a result of factors...
The Senior life stage is characterised by a winding down and slower pace of life for many individuals. It can be a time of great fulfilment, spending time with loved ones and having more time to pursue life long passions. However, this can also be a life stage where there is an increased risk of...
The Role of B6 in Brain Health B6 is an essential water-soluble vitamin, and must be obtained from the diet due to humans inability to synthesize it themselves - good dietary sources include fish, legumes, nuts, bananas & potatoes. The primary symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency are...
