What If Your Diet Is Affecting Your Brain More Than You Think? | Michael Goran, PhD

Email Copy: The conversation about ultra-processed food needs to include more than what it does to our weight. We also need to talk about how it may affect our memory, our mood, and the way our children’s brains develop. Because the consequences of what we eat can reach far beyond what we see on the scale. Today on The Dr. Hyman Show, I’m talking with Michael Goran, PhD, a professor of pediatrics and researcher who has spent more than 35 years studying how food shapes our health. We explore what the science tells us and where to start making changes. We discuss: How ultra-processed foods may be affecting your mood and memory, beyond their impact on weight What a study of children’s brain development could mean for the foods we feed our families Why cutting back on sugary drinks is one of the first changes to consider What to know before choosing stevia, monk fruit, or other sweeteners as healthier alternatives Simple ways to eat fewer ultra-processed foods without spending hours in the kitchen I’ve seen how learning to prepare even one meal can change the way a family eats. Michael makes the point that you can start smaller still: Buy plain yogurt and add your own fruit. That counts. So does making your own salad dressing or learning to roast a pan of vegetables. These are skills you can use for the rest of your life, and every one gives you more control over how you feed yourself and the people you love. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman’s Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers, Pique, Timeline, BON CHARGE, Cozy Earth, and Paleovalley. Use bioptimizers.com/hyman  and code HYMAN for 15% off, special bonuses, and a 365-day money-back guarantee. Get 25% off your first three Pique subscription orders at Piquelife.com/HYMAN  through November 29. Support healthy aging and get up to 20% off when you subscribe on top of the new starting price of $79 at timeline.com/drhyman. Explore red light products at boncharge.com/hyman and enjoy 15% off with code HYMAN. Head to Cozyearth.com and use code HYMAN to get you 40% off home and sleepwear from now until December 3rd. Shop nutrient-rich foods and supplements at paleovalley.com/hyman and save 15% off your first order.