body and as a result may diminish symptoms of
conditions caused by inflammation. Inflammation is
a common denominator in many neurodegenerative
disorders, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and
ALS. It is a major driver of aging, working at the
genetic level to make you look, feel, and actually be
older than you are.
You will feel happier and more social. Inflammation
creates “sickness behaviors,” designed to prevent
further damage, promote healing, and remove you
from social settings. This may manifest as reduced
cognitive performance, depression, lethargy, inability
to focus, and anxiety.
Hunger will be a thing of the past. Although some
people adapted to high-carbohydrate diets might
experience headaches at first, they will soon pass.
When all you do is feed your brain glucose, it
screams “Feed me!” when it runs out. On the other
hand, your body has a virtually unlimited ability to
store fat—let it be burned!
You will have more room for vegetables on your
plate. Consumption of vegetables and the nutrients
they contain is directly associated with brains that
work faster and have less risk for developing
dementia.Clear Out Your Kitchen
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