{"id":8359,"date":"2026-04-07T20:03:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/eating-for-healing-one-serving-every-day\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:03:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:03:30","slug":"eating-for-healing-one-serving-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/07\/eating-for-healing-one-serving-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating for Healing: One serving. Every day."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"202\"><em data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"202\">By Jennifer Tardy<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"289\">That&rsquo;s the daily dose researchers say may help keep your brain significantly younger.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"536\">In a study of 960 older adults followed for nearly five years, those who ate about one serving of green leafy vegetables each day experienced a rate of cognitive decline comparable to someone 11 years younger than those who rarely consumed them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"683\">This goes beyond general advice to &ldquo;eat healthy.&rdquo; Researchers identified specific nutrients in leafy greens that play a key role in brain health:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"970\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1e19qdf\" data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"740\"><strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"697\">Lutein<\/strong> &ndash; acts as an antioxidant in brain tissue<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11urztu\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"825\"><strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"753\">Folate<\/strong> &ndash; helps regulate compounds that can damage blood vessels in the brain<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n6qjzp\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"892\"><strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"841\">Vitamin K<\/strong> &ndash; supports the structure of brain cell membranes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dxt3jv\" data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"928\">Beta-carotene and polyphenols<\/strong> &ndash; help protect against oxidative stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1184\">The takeaway is simple: improving brain health doesn&rsquo;t require a complicated plan or a long list of supplements. It can start with something as basic as a handful of greens&mdash;spinach, romaine, collards, or arugula.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1274\">Add them to a smoothie, toss them into a salad, or mix them into soups and other dishes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1408\">One client began adding a handful of spinach to her morning smoothie. Within a few months, she reported noticeably sharper thinking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1472\">That&rsquo;s not just perception&mdash;it&rsquo;s nutrition working as intended.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1733\">For those looking for additional support, supplements can help fill occasional gaps. While whole foods should always come first, products that include plant compounds like lutein and polyphenols may offer added support when daily intake of greens falls short.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1854\">This week&rsquo;s challenge is straightforward: add one serving of leafy greens every day. Start simple, and stay consistent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2594\"><em data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2562\">In good health,<\/em><br data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2565\" \/><strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2594\">Jennifer Tardy, CHN, IPHM<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16890\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thenewirmonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jennifer-Tandy_2025_630x350.jpg?resize=250%2C250&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thenewirmonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jennifer-Tandy_2025_630x350.jpg?w=250&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thenewirmonews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Jennifer-Tandy_2025_630x350.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"105\" align=\"left\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Jennifer Tardy is an IPHM-certified holistic nutritionist, integrative health coach, and personal trainer. Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness focuses on holistic approaches to health and wellness. She can be reached at 803-556-2593 or at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingforhealing.org\/\">www.eatingforhealing.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jennifer Tardy That&rsquo;s the daily dose researchers say may help keep your brain significantly younger. 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