How olive oil helps fight the toxins that lead to Alzheimer's

Scientists in America have found that oleocanthal – a compound which gives extra-virgin oil its peppery “bite” – helps to destroy the toxic proteins that are thought to cause the killer brain disease.
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How olive oil helps fight the toxins that lead to Alzheimer's

Scientists in America have found that oleocanthal – a compound which gives extra-virgin oil its peppery “bite” – helps to destroy the toxic proteins that are thought to cause the killer brain disease.
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Foods that make you SMARTER

Along with your heart, your brain is arguably the most important organ in your body. After all, you can't do much without the ol' noggin as it controls literally EVERYTHING you do, think, say, and a bazillion other automated body processes.

That said, several major functions of your brain -- memory, learning, and focus -- can be (and often are) largely affected by the foods you eat, which is what we'll be covering in today's newsletter. Below are our top 2 nutrition RULES for a healthy brain, impeccable memory, and unmatched focus when you need it most.

Rule #1 - Eat Carbs.

You've probably heard for years that you should be avoiding carbs, which really couldn't be any further from the truth. As we've preached in this newsletter over and over, it's all about choosing the right carbs at the right times. Besides, carbohydrates are your brain's #1 (and preferred) source of energy and fuel, so make sure you're getting a fair amount of them in your diet. 

The best carbs to eat?

*Beans (kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, marrowfat peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans)
*Lentils, wild rice, basmati rice, brown rice
*Sweet potatoes, yams, new potatoes, squash, artichokes
*Sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa
*Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, kiwi, mango, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, rhubarb, plum, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)

And the list goes on and on! Stick to veggies, fruits, legumes, potatoes, and unprocessed grains and you'll be good to go.

Rule #2 - AVOID simple carbs like sugar and "white" carbs.

While carbs are important, AVOIDING the wrong types of carbs are equally important for your memory, learning, and ability to focus.

For example, a recent UCLA study found that diets high in sugar (namely high fructose corn syrup) actually made test subjects DUMBER, decreasing their ability to learn, focus, and remember things. In fact, brain activity was lower overall and their brain cells flat out struggled to communicate with one another...yikes!

"White" foods like bread, pasta, white rice, etc, are very processed and act just like sugar in the body, so be sure to avoid those too in favor of the healthy carb sources mentioned above.

In addition to healthy carbs, there are a bunch of other foods that will make you SMARTER, like the ones we reveal in the meal plan we posted for you here:

Foods that make you SMARTER

Along with your heart, your brain is arguably the most important organ in your body. After all, you can't do much without the ol' noggin as it controls literally EVERYTHING you do, think, say, and a bazillion other automated body processes.

That said, several major functions of your brain -- memory, learning, and focus -- can be (and often are) largely affected by the foods you eat, which is what we'll be covering in today's newsletter. Below are our top 2 nutrition RULES for a healthy brain, impeccable memory, and unmatched focus when you need it most.

Rule #1 - Eat Carbs.

You've probably heard for years that you should be avoiding carbs, which really couldn't be any further from the truth. As we've preached in this newsletter over and over, it's all about choosing the right carbs at the right times. Besides, carbohydrates are your brain's #1 (and preferred) source of energy and fuel, so make sure you're getting a fair amount of them in your diet. 

The best carbs to eat?

*Beans (kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, marrowfat peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans)
*Lentils, wild rice, basmati rice, brown rice
*Sweet potatoes, yams, new potatoes, squash, artichokes
*Sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa
*Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, kiwi, mango, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, rhubarb, plum, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)

And the list goes on and on! Stick to veggies, fruits, legumes, potatoes, and unprocessed grains and you'll be good to go.

Rule #2 - AVOID simple carbs like sugar and "white" carbs.

While carbs are important, AVOIDING the wrong types of carbs are equally important for your memory, learning, and ability to focus.

For example, a recent UCLA study found that diets high in sugar (namely high fructose corn syrup) actually made test subjects DUMBER, decreasing their ability to learn, focus, and remember things. In fact, brain activity was lower overall and their brain cells flat out struggled to communicate with one another...yikes!

"White" foods like bread, pasta, white rice, etc, are very processed and act just like sugar in the body, so be sure to avoid those too in favor of the healthy carb sources mentioned above.

In addition to healthy carbs, there are a bunch of other foods that will make you SMARTER, like the ones we reveal in the meal plan we posted for you here:

Confusing words

flammable / inflammable

These two words are actually synonyms, both meaning easily set on fire. The highly flammable (inflammable) fuel was stored safely in a specially built tank. Use nonflammable to mean not flammable.

flaunt / flout

To flaunt means to show off shamelessly: “Eager to flaunt her knowledge of a wide range of topics, Helene dreamed of appearing on a TV trivia show.” To flout means to show scorn or contempt for: “Lewis disliked boarding school and took every opportunity to flout the house rules.”

hanged / hung

Hanged is the past tense and past participle of hang when the meaning is to execute by suspending by the neck: “They hanged the prisoner for treason.” “The convicted killer was hanged at dawn.” Hung is the past tense and participle of hang when the meaning is to suspend from above with no support from below: “I hung the painting on the wall.” “The painting was hung at a crooked angle.”

historic / historical

In general usage, historic refers to what is important in history, while historical applies more broadly to whatever existed in the past whether it was important or not: “a historic summit meeting between the prime ministers;” “historical buildings torn down in the redevelopment.”

i.e. / e.g.

The abbreviation e.g. means for example (from Latin exempli gratia): “Her talents were legion and varied (e.g., deep sea diving, speed reading, bridge, and tango dancing).” The abbreviation i.e. means that is or in other words (from Latin id est):“The joy of my existence (i.e., my stamp collection) imbues my life with meaning.”

stationary / stationery

Stationary is an adjective that means fixed or unmoving: “They maneuvered around the stationary barrier in the road.”Stationery is a noun that means writing materials: “We printed the letters on company stationery.”

Confusing words

flammable / inflammable

These two words are actually synonyms, both meaning easily set on fire. The highly flammable (inflammable) fuel was stored safely in a specially built tank. Use nonflammable to mean not flammable.

flaunt / flout

To flaunt means to show off shamelessly: “Eager to flaunt her knowledge of a wide range of topics, Helene dreamed of appearing on a TV trivia show.” To flout means to show scorn or contempt for: “Lewis disliked boarding school and took every opportunity to flout the house rules.”

hanged / hung

Hanged is the past tense and past participle of hang when the meaning is to execute by suspending by the neck: “They hanged the prisoner for treason.” “The convicted killer was hanged at dawn.” Hung is the past tense and participle of hang when the meaning is to suspend from above with no support from below: “I hung the painting on the wall.” “The painting was hung at a crooked angle.”

historic / historical

In general usage, historic refers to what is important in history, while historical applies more broadly to whatever existed in the past whether it was important or not: “a historic summit meeting between the prime ministers;” “historical buildings torn down in the redevelopment.”

i.e. / e.g.

The abbreviation e.g. means for example (from Latin exempli gratia): “Her talents were legion and varied (e.g., deep sea diving, speed reading, bridge, and tango dancing).” The abbreviation i.e. means that is or in other words (from Latin id est):“The joy of my existence (i.e., my stamp collection) imbues my life with meaning.”

stationary / stationery

Stationary is an adjective that means fixed or unmoving: “They maneuvered around the stationary barrier in the road.”Stationery is a noun that means writing materials: “We printed the letters on company stationery.”

John Searle: The Philosophy of Language