Your brain is 60% fat
Your nerves need fat to work properly
Healthy fat balances blood sugar highs and lows
Fat plays a key role in the cellular processes of memory and learning
Fat keeps the cells flexible and talking to each other
Fat reduces general inflammation
HEALTHY BRAIN SALAD DRESSING
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup organic hemp oil
¼ flax seed oil
8 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
8-10 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
6 tablespoons or dark agave, pure maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
1 teaspoon sea salt
2-3 minced cloves of finely chopped garlic
freshly ground pepper to taste
Copyright c Leslie E. Korn, 2022
Healthy Fats for Mood and Memory
Avocado
Coconut oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Grass fed, organic butter
Ghee
Raw nuts and seeds: walnuts, flax, hemp, chia, almonds
Additional Resources
Vicki Steine, DSc, LCSW
Nutritional Essentials for Mental Health-Leslie Korn, Ph.D
Finally Focused-James Greenblatt, MD
The Mood Cure/The Craving Cure-Julia Ross, MA
Dr. Daniel Amen, MD www.brainmd.com
