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A meal of creamy pumpkin bisque, veggie falafel and warm apple cherry compote sounds pretty tasty. But these foods also have protective effects on the brain. That means we have some control over diseases like Alzheimers and dementia, and it starts in the kitchen. This hour we'll talk about which foods will keep us sharp as we age.
Guests
- Dr. Neal Barnard, clinical researcher and author of Power Foods for the Brain.
- Jason Wyrick, cooking instructor, blogger, executive chef of The Vegan Taste.
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- For $10/month as a sustainer or for a one-time gift of $120, you will get Dr. Neal Barnard's book "Power Foods for the Brain." In this book, Dr. Barnard lays out three simple steps to protect the mind and strengthen memory.