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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Alzheimer's & Dementia Journal: "MIND Diet Slows Cognitive Decline with Aging"
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: "Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Choline"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Zinc"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Vitamin C"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Vitamin E"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Folate"
ScienceDirect: "Anthocyanin"
Hippocampus: "Effects of Sucrose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption on Spatial Memory Function and Hippocampal Neuroinflammation in Adolescent Rats"
Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research: "Alcohol and the Human Brain: A Systematic Review of Different Neuroimaging Methods"
Annals of Neurology: "Dietary Intakes of Berries and Flavonoids in Relation to Cognitive Decline"
The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging: "A Cross Sectional Study of the Association Between Walnut Consumption and Cognitive Function Among Adult US Populations Represented in NHANES"
Nutrients: "Neuroprotective Actions of Dietary Choline"
When hunger hits and your brain needs a jolt, you need a snack that pulls double-duty.
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If you're not a fan of whole milk, Good Culture has several low-fat options.
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Launched by Maria Shriver and her son, Patrick Schwartzenegger, part of the proceeds go to help fund brain research in women (who make up two-thirds of the Alzheimer’s population).
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Try it on its own or scooped up with your favorite crackers or crudites.
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Upgrade your pb&j with this super nut butter.
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Pair these crackers with your favorite hummus or olive tapenade.
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These bars will fill about a third of your daily fiber needs.
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This rich dark chocolate is only subtly sweet.
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Try them for a mid-morning snack to keep the breakfast vibes going.
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Wake up to a morning smoothie blended with this superfood powder.
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These under-100-calorie bars are perfect for a midday snack.
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Buy it: MyAir.ai; Price: $50 for 20 bars
Low in added sugars and calories and high in anti-inflammatory ginger and cinnamon flavor, these vegan bars offer a little fiber by way of oats and brown rice.
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These bars will keep you full thanks to their healthy fats.
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Try this canned tuna with Simple Mills crackers for a satiating snack.
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Pair these crackers with the tuna above.
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Buy it: Hivebrands.com; Price: $7.19
If your sweet tooth is calling, quell it with these berry-nut bites.
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Take oatmeal beyond breakfast with this easy-to-make version.
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Stay hydrated with this tea-infused pick.
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The added chai in these bars give them a nice kick.
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Parm and rosemary make the perfect popcorn topping.
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Alzheimer's & Dementia Journal: "MIND Diet Slows Cognitive Decline with Aging"
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: "Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Choline"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Zinc"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Vitamin C"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Vitamin E"
National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements: "Folate"
ScienceDirect: "Anthocyanin"
Hippocampus: "Effects of Sucrose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption on Spatial Memory Function and Hippocampal Neuroinflammation in Adolescent Rats"
Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research: "Alcohol and the Human Brain: A Systematic Review of Different Neuroimaging Methods"
Annals of Neurology: "Dietary Intakes of Berries and Flavonoids in Relation to Cognitive Decline"
The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging: "A Cross Sectional Study of the Association Between Walnut Consumption and Cognitive Function Among Adult US Populations Represented in NHANES"
Nutrients: "Neuroprotective Actions of Dietary Choline"
