1. Keep the glycemic index of most foods in your diet below 35.
2. Eat whole fruits instead of fruit juices.
3. Avoid simple sugars, saturated fatty acids, and foods lacking dietary fiber.
4. Minimize consumption of gluten and dairy products.
5. Choose cruciferous vegetables, dandelion greens, garlic, coriander, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, olive oil, seaweed, and other detoxifying foods.
6. Include high-quality fats such as avocado, nuts, olive oil, and medium-chain triglyceride oil in your diet.
7. Eat natural, whole foods and avoid processed foods as much as possible.
8. Consume fish, preferably wild-caught rather than farmed.
9. Limit meat consumption and supplement protein intake with beans, soy products, eggs, and nuts.
10. Incorporate probiotics and prebiotics into your diet. Probiotic-rich foods include kimchi, kombucha, yogurt, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Prebiotic-rich foods include jicama, onions, garlic, raw leeks, raw Jerusalem artichoke, and dandelion leaves.
11. Consider taking digestive enzymes as needed.
12. Use nutritional supplements to optimize nutrition and protect cognitive function, based on your individual needs.
13. Incorporate special supplements with cognitive benefits, such as lion's mane mushroom, Rhodiola rosea, Tudingui, and Indian gooseberry, as appropriate.
14. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day, and limit your consumption of sugary or caffeinated beverages.