Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet is associated with physical and cognitive health: A cross-sectional analysis of community-dwelling older Australians

Our dietary intake is not limited to homeostatic and survival outcomes, but spans several biochemical processes that modify our behavioral patterns. In this study by Strang et al. (2017), the authors evaluate the links between macronutrient composition, neurotransmitter precursor levels, and social decision-making. The authors demonstrated that breakfast meals containing a high carbohydrate/protein ratio (80% […]

This 2017 study examined the link between executive function and intake of saturated fats, fruits, and vegetables in an overweight/obese sample (n = 190) using behavioral measures of executive function and dietary recall. The subjects completed neuropsychological assessments measuring intelligence, planning ability, and inhibitory control followed by three dietary recall assessments within a month prior […]