By: Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD, CLEC writing for Eat This, Not That!
Taking steps to keep our brains sharp is something we can all agree is important. Sure, it is natural to lose some of our brain function as we get older, but certain dietary and lifestyle choices may help slow that process from occurring—ultimately helping you maintain your mental clarity and continue to function independently.
While certain factors that play into brain health are completely out of a person's control—like a person's genetics and age—other dietary and lifestyle choices are modifiable, and making certain improvements may help keep a person's brain health in check.
There is an accumulating body of scientific evidence that suggests that how we eat is an important factor for overall brain health, including as it relates to brain health-related conditions like Alzheimer's disease. And data shows that including walnuts in a diet may have an impressively positive effect on keeping your brain sharp.
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