Mental fitness is served by consciously redirecting our attention away from the constant bombardment from the media whose reason to be seems to be focused on keeping us in a state of constant alert. - David Perlmutter 1 Share Now -
Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet. - David Perlmutter 2 Share Now -
Making changes in the fast food that makes up such a significant part of the American diet, even if the numbers aren't impressive, will have important health up sides. - David Perlmutter 3 Share Now -
Two forms of fat that are vitally important for brain health are cholesterol and saturated fat. - David Perlmutter 4 Share Now -
In general, the public knowledge base and thus decision-making behaviors are far more influenced by advertisement than with current science. - David Perlmutter 5 Share Now -
The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits and vegetables while low in sodium. It is also enriched with olive oil, high in antioxidants as well as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. - David Perlmutter 6 Share Now -
Shoot for a total of no more than 80 grams of carbs in your daily diet. This means favoring vegetables that grow above ground like kale, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower as opposed to those that store carbohydrate in the form of starch like potatoes and beets. - David Perlmutter 7 Share Now -
Increase your consumption of healthful fats like extra virgin olive oil, avocado, grass-fed beef, wild fish, coconut oil, nuts and seeds. At the same time, keep in mind that modified fats like hydrogenated or trans fats are the worst choices for brain health. - David Perlmutter 8 Share Now -
The best diet for overall health, and specifically for heart, brain, and cancer risk reduction, is a diet that's aggressively low in carbohydrates with an abundance of healthful fat, and this is the central theme of 'Grain Brain.' - David Perlmutter 9 Share Now -
