According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, and these numbers continue to rise. With diabetes as the 7th leading cause for death in the US, it’s clear that something has to be done. Among the many efforts surrounding the diabetes epidemic, this new study shows that a low-calorie diet can actually help to reverse type 2 diabetes.
You are what you eat. How many times have you heard that saying? And while it may be a bit commonplace, the truth is: it’s true! Especially when it comes to the brain. Sure, we know that we need to eat a balanced, healthy diet for a myriad of reasons. But eating well is crucial for the brain. In fact, a poor diet will affect the brain more than any other organ in the body.