Brianne Marie Okuszka, MPPD, DTR, RDN | Source
Brianne is a Senior Dietitian at Hackensack Meridian Health. She is on a mission to explore the connection between intake and our minds. Not only does she love food but Brianne is passionate about most things dietetics and helping others reach their personal goals. She is an inpatient and outpatient dietitian, serving numerous individuals with a variety of disease states and education levels.
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Analysis: Why the ‘MIND Diet’ is Gaining Momentum - The Food Institute
According to a new study, the so-called MIND Diet could help reduce certain health risks, including dementia.
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Top 5 Foods to Boost Memory and Brain Health
Brianne highlights the importance of a diet rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties for brain health. She recommends berries, fish, nuts, leafy greens, and soybeans for their memory-boosting nutrients. Brianne says, "Berries improve cognitive function," while fish, nuts, leafy greens, and soybeans offer essential nutrients for a healthier brain. -
Dietitian Reveals Foods and Drinks That Disrupt Sleep
Brianne notes that "caffeine, alcohol, energy drinks, and sugary beverages can disrupt sleep." Foods like chips, doughnuts, and processed meats also negatively affect sleep. She suggests foods like milk, fish, and kiwi for better sleep, emphasizing the Mediterranean diet's link to improved sleep quality.
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The MIND Diet combines the brain-protective parts of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet. Both the Mediterranean and DASH patterns can result in brain stability. Also, they have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. However, neither diet plan is directly associated with dementia prevention like the MIND Diet.
