Join us as we welcome back Maggie Moon, an award-winning brain health nutritional specialist and the author of 'The Mind Diet, Second Edition.'

In this episode of 'Let's Talk Brain Health,' Maggie discusses her latest research and the updates included in her new book that launched on December 3, 2024!

Discover how the MIND diet—a blend of the Mediterranean diet and DASH diet—can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease and enhance brain function.

Learn about Maggie's efforts to adapt the MIND diet for diverse cultural backgrounds, such as the Korean diet, and how nostalgia for certain foods can impact our dietary choices.

Tune in to get practical tips, MIND diet food swaps, and easy-to-follow strategies to incorporate brain-healthy habits into your daily life.

Don't miss Maggie's insights on building a resilient brain through nutrition.

00:00 Introduction to Maggie Moon and Her Work

01:03 Recent Activities and New Book Announcement

02:25 Understanding the MIND Diet

04:57 Adapting the MIND Diet to Different Cultures

08:54 The Science of Food Nostalgia

14:39 Practical Tips for Adopting the MIND Diet

16:12 New Recipes and Ingredient Accessibility

20:20 Building a Resilient Brain with the MIND Diet

27:09 Rapid Fire: Food Swaps and Snack Ideas

29:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources:

• Learn more about Maggie’s work on her website

• Listen to Maggie’s initial conversation with us on the MIND Diet in Episode 16

• Receive MIND Diet meals and tips directly in your inbox- email sign-up.

  Explore Maggie's new book “The MIND Diet: 2nd Edition: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function and Helping Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia”