Thank you for having me Nicola! I really enjoyed sharing some brain health tidbits with your community. I love how you swapped in kefir in the pancakes--a total win for gut and brain health! Thank you also for your insightful questions. xoxo
Thank YOU Annie. The interview has been getting a lovely reaction, in particular questions coming my way about how this way of eating might help autistic children and brain development. Over to you, on that one, as way above my level of knowledge - have you got any posts about this I could point the person to?
Wonderful to hear. Regarding autism: I have not seen any data to support this dietary strategy for the treatment or prevention of autism. My brain healthy guidelines are based on studies of adults, mostly midllife and older. Some facets of the diet are pertinent to children, such as the berry and leafy green intake, and of course the focus on whole foods rather than ultra processed ones. But others will be different, such as the fat requirements. I think it is a good idea to get kids thinking about taking care of their brains early in life by teaching them about these foods, but also be sure to follow recommendations of pediatricians to make sure they are getting the nutrients and especially fats they need.
Thank you for having me Nicola! I really enjoyed sharing some brain health tidbits with your community. I love how you swapped in kefir in the pancakes--a total win for gut and brain health! Thank you also for your insightful questions. xoxo
Thank YOU Annie. The interview has been getting a lovely reaction, in particular questions coming my way about how this way of eating might help autistic children and brain development. Over to you, on that one, as way above my level of knowledge - have you got any posts about this I could point the person to?
Wonderful to hear. Regarding autism: I have not seen any data to support this dietary strategy for the treatment or prevention of autism. My brain healthy guidelines are based on studies of adults, mostly midllife and older. Some facets of the diet are pertinent to children, such as the berry and leafy green intake, and of course the focus on whole foods rather than ultra processed ones. But others will be different, such as the fat requirements. I think it is a good idea to get kids thinking about taking care of their brains early in life by teaching them about these foods, but also be sure to follow recommendations of pediatricians to make sure they are getting the nutrients and especially fats they need.
Good points, thank you Annie. And I hope you're enjoying the Brain Health retreat. Looks incredible.
I can see you here!
Recipe calls for grams of Keffer and milliliters of flour.
🙏 Thanks Mike, now updated.