5 Brain-Boosting Foods That Also Help Balance Blood Sugar
During Brain Wellness Month, we are focusing this week on Meals 🥗. What you eat fuels your brain just as much as your body. The right foods can sharpen your memory, improve focus, lift your mood, and help you maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Why Brain-Friendly Foods Matter for Diabetes
The brain uses about 20% of the body’s energy, most of it in the form of glucose. For people with diabetes, stable blood sugar is essential to prevent energy crashes, brain fog, and mood swings. Eating nutrient-dense foods supports brain health and helps the body regulate glucose more effectively.
5 Foods That Feed Your Brain and Steady Your Blood Sugar
- Salmon and Fatty Fish:
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon supports brain cell structure and reduces inflammation. It also helps improve insulin sensitivity.
How-to: Enjoy baked or grilled salmon twice a week, or swap with trout or sardines.
- Blueberries
Packed with antioxidants, blueberries protect brain cells from oxidative stress and improve communication between brain cells. Their natural sweetness has a lower impact on blood sugar compared to many other fruits.
How-to: Add to yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies.
- Leafy Greens
Spinach, kale, and Swiss chard provide vitamins like folate and vitamin K, which support brain function and slow cognitive decline. They are also high in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar.
How-to: Add a handful to omelets, soups, or stir-fries.
- Walnuts
Walnuts are a plant-based source of omega-3s, antioxidants, and polyphenols that reduce brain inflammation and protect neurons. They also promote satiety, helping prevent overeating.
How-to: Snack on a small handful daily or sprinkle on salads.
- Turmeric
This golden spice contains curcumin, which supports memory and reduces brain inflammation. It also helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduces oxidative stress.
How-to: Add to curries, soups, or warm milk for a soothing drink.
Practical Tips to Make It Happen
- Keep at least two of these foods in your weekly grocery list
- Prep them in advance so they’re easy to add to meals
- Rotate choices to get a variety of brain-friendly nutrients
Continue Your Brain Wellness Journey
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Let’s Talk About Your Wellness Goals
If you are ready to bring together mindset, meals, movement, and self-care into a realistic plan that fits your busy life, book a complimentary VIP Connection Call with me.
We will talk about your goals, your current challenges, and the next steps that could help you feel clearer, more energized, and more in control of your blood sugar.
Busy schedules, frequent decisions, and social commitments can quietly create stress that impacts both your brain and your diabetes management. Together, we can set a path that supports both.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Cheryl
Dr. Ac., C.H., RDH
Dr. Holistic Studies, Dr. Acupuncture
Diabetes Wellness Strategist & Coach
Creator & CEO of Holistic Diabetes Solutions
8 X International Best-Selling Author
As a woman living with diabetes for over 30 years, Dr. Cheryl understands the journey firsthand. When she was diagnosed, she received the same outdated advice her grandmother was given for over four decades, who relied primarily on medication, suffered from deteriorating health and eventually lost her life to diabetes. Fueled by this experience, Dr. Cheryl was compelled to seek a better way. Through countless research studies and trials, she developed the winning holistic approach: the Diabetes Success System which merges traditional wisdom with today’s best holistic self-care practices. It has revolutionized diabetes management by providing a trusted way to maintain consistent and predictable healthy blood sugar levels.
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PROFESSIONAL DISCLAIMER
The material and content contained in this platform is for overall general diabetes health and education information only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice or to be a substitution for professional medical recommendations, diagnosis or treatment. All specific medical questions or changes you make to your medication and/or lifestyle should be discussed and addressed with your primary healthcare provider. Having the right mindset, doing the right movements at the right times of day, and eating foods that help keep blood sugar, insulin, and inflammation manageable can dramatically reduce your risk of the all-too-common complications of Diabetes, increase your energy levels and have you feeling your best every day.
