Foods For Focus
We could all benefit from a little more focus, right?! Today we’re looking into the research by David Perlmutter, MD, the author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker. Two exceptional resources when navigating the terrain of ADHD, Alzheimer’s, chronic headaches, inflammation, brain disorders and more.
Dr. Perlmutter and others have exposed the damaging effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain and are empowering us with the knowledge that what we eat is the most important decision we make every day.
His food list is clear: avoid gluten, sugar and carbs and focus on healthy fats, clean protein and lots of veggies!
Dr. Perlmutter’s Gluten Free Food List for a Healthy Brain!
Healthy Fat; olive oil coconut oil, ghee, avocados, nut butters and seed
Protein; whole eggs, wild fish, grass-fed meat, poultry, pork
Vegetables; leafy greens, lettuces, chard, brussels sprouts, radishes, turnips and more
Low-sugar Fruit; cucumber, tomato, squash, parsley, lemons, limes
Non-gluten grains; amaranth, buckwheat, rice, millet, quinoa, rice
Legumes
Cow’s milk and cream
Cottage cheese, yogurt and kefir
Click here for additional resources, recipes and more from Dr. Perlmutter.
