Healthy Snacks
This small, oval-shaped nut is high in healthy fats and protein, making it a great "brain food"snack
What is almond
This "sunshine vitamin" is often recommended as a supplement for people who don't get much outdoor time.
What is Vitamin D
This therapeutic dietary intervention involves removing specific foods to identify "trigger foods" that may cause brain fog or inflammation
What is Elimination Diet
This habit involves drinking enough of this clear liquid every day to stay focused and energized.
What is Hydration
Keeping this "environment" clean and organized can make it easier and less stressful to prepare healthy meals.
What is the Kitchen
Combining a carbohydrate (like an apple) with a protein (like peanut butter) helps keep your energy stable longer.
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These "good bacteria" found in yogurt or supplements can help improve gut health, which is linked to mood. (
What is Probiotics
This intervention focuses on eating foods that don't cause a rapid spike in blood sugar, measured by this "index."
What is Glycemic Index
This practice involves paying full attention to the taste, texture, and smell of your food while eating.
What is Mindful Eating
This term refers to "preparing meals in advance" to avoid the stress of deciding what to eat when you are tired.
What is Meal Prepping
Avocado
Name one professional you should always consult before starting a new supplement intervention.
Who is a doctor, Psychiatrist or Registered Dietician
This medical intervention uses "Medical Nutrition Therapy" to treat chronic conditions; it must be prescribed by this specific type of certified professional.
Who is a Registered Dietician
What is one "helpful habit" you use to manage your appetite when you are feeling stressed?
Open Ended
How does the lighting or noise level in your environment change the way you experience a meal?
Answer: Sensory Input
These seeds are a "complete protein" (containing all 9 essential amino acids) and are high in magnesium, which can help with muscle relaxation and anxiety.
What are hemp hearts or chia seeds
This mineral supplement is often used to support the nervous system; its "glycinate" form is specifically known for having a calming effect and higher bioavailability.
What is Magnesium
This lifestyle intervention involves restricted eating windows to allow the body to enter Autophagy, a process of "cellular cleanup."
Intermittent Fasting
Consuming protein within 30-60 minutes of waking up can help stabilize this "stress hormone" for the rest of the day.
What is Cortisol
This term describes an environment where there is an overabundance of "hyper-palatable" processed foods but a lack of fresh produce.
What is Food Swamp
Snacks high in Tryptophan, like pumpkin seeds or turkey, are precursors to this "feel-good" neurotransmitter that regulates mood and sleep.
What is Serotonin
These B-vitamins (specifically B6, B9, and B12) are crucial for a process called methylation, which helps the brain produce chemicals that affect mood.
What are B-Complex Vitamins
This protocol involves eating high amounts of antioxidants and healthy fats to reduce oxidative stress in the brain.
What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
This habit involves "stacking" a healthy food choice with an existing routine to build neural pathways that make the choice automatic.
What is Habit Stacking
The "Blue Zone" intervention studies found that people live longest in environments where healthy choices are the default rather than a chore. Name one of these five global regions.
Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy),
Nicoya (Costa Rica), Icaria (Greece)
Loma Linda (USA)