<li><p>Did you know that your spice rack could offer brain-protective benefits?</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Nourished Brain Podcast</em>, I explore the science behind cozy fall spices <strong>cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and cardamom</strong> — and how they could boost overall brain health.</p><p>You’ll also hear practical ways to use them in your daily routine...just in case you&#39;re not already getting enough of that pumpkin spice blend in!</p><p>🎧 Tune in and learn how to turn your favorite fall flavors into brain-supportive allies.</p><p><strong>-----</strong></p><p>References</p></li><ul><li>Kesse-Guyot, E., et al. (2020). <em>Flavonoid intake and cognitive decline: A systematic review and meta-analysis.</em> Nutrients, 12(2), 556. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Shukla, R., et al. (2022). <em>Neuroprotective potential of Indian kitchen spices: From kitchen to clinic.</em> Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 1010405. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36438833/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Ranjbar, E., et al. (2023). <em>Cinnamon supplementation improves cognitive function in healthy adults.</em> Nutritional Neuroscience. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Vallianou, N., et al. (2019). <em>Cinnamon and its effect on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.</em> Nutrients, 11(8), 1857. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Lopresti, A. L., et al. (2014). <em>Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.</em> J Affect Disord, 167, 368–375. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Cox, K. H. M., et al. (2015). <em>Curcumin supplementation improves cognitive function: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.</em> Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 23(12), 1077–1085. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Rahmani, S., et al. (2014). <em>Effects of ginger on cognitive function in middle-aged healthy women.</em> Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2014, 806307. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Paul, S., et al. (2020). <em>1,8-cineole-rich extract of small cardamom seeds prevents Alzheimer’s-like pathology.</em> J Food Biochem, 44(11): e13455. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36438833/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li><li>Gomaa, M. S., et al. (2019). <em>Cardamom alleviates Alzheimer’s disease-like changes in rats via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.</em> Biomed Pharmacother, 111, 1086–1094. <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">PubMed</a></li></ul><p>------</p><p>💡 Have a question you’d like me to cover on the podcast? Or interested in joining as a guest? Looking for a speaker for your event, workshop, or conference? Send me a message at <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠[email protected]⁠</a>.</p><p>🌱 Want to explore 1:1 nutrition therapy?Learn more here: <a href="https://www.foodandmoodnutritiontherapy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠foodandmoodnutritiontherapy.com⁠</a>.</p><p>🧠 Stay up to date on the latest nutrition research for brain and mental health. Subscribe to the Brain Food Digest: <a href="https://brainfooddigest.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠brainfooddigest.beehiiv.com⁠</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>#TheNourishedBrainPodcast #BrainHealth #NutritionPodcast #MentalHealthNutrition #CognitiveHealth #NeuroNutrition #FoodAsMedicine #MindfulEating #FallRecipes #SpicesForBrainHealth #CinnamonBenefits #TurmericBenefits #GingerForFocus #AntiInflammatoryDiet #BrainFood #EatForClarity #FunctionalNutrition #MoodAndMemory #HealthyMindHealthyBody</p><p><br></p>