Dr Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who specialises….

Dr Heather Sandison is a naturopathic doctor who specialises in neurocognitive medicine. She has spent 15 years studying the brain and five more years as a medical director of a residential memory care facility. Dr Sandison strongly recommends eating \”nutrient-dense, lower-carb foods\” The brain makes up only two percent of our body weight, but it is responsible for over 20 percent of energy expenditure each day, she said. The doctor said that 130 grams of carbs a day is healthy enough but one should not get too hung up on counting every gram of carbohydrates consumed, because it can lead to stress. She advises people to opt for soups and salads instead of sandwiches and chips, and to swap potatoes or rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice. She also suggests having berries with a little whipped cream or some dark chocolate instead of ice cream for dessert. The expert said that if you do one thing to improve your diet to protect the brain, start raising your carb-consciousness and begin swapping out some of the carb-heavy foods you eat most often for lower- carb alternatives.

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