In this week’s episode, we look at one of the most underestimated foods for long-term brain health: fruit.
Most of us think of fruit as vaguely healthy, useful for vitamins and fibre, but not especially strategic. The research tells a different story. Eating about 200g of whole fruit a day is linked to lower risks of stroke, dementia, depression, and cognitive decline, and much of the benefit seems to arrive by that level.
In the episode, we walk through the evidence behind that 200g target, including what large studies have found about fruit and dementia risk, why berries and other flavonoid-rich fruits stand out, and why whole fruit beats juice. We also cover fruit and mood, the difference between fresh, frozen, juiced, dried, and blended fruit, and how to build a simple fruit habit that doesn’t end with a guilty trip to the compost heap.
This isn’t about eating heroic quantities or buying exotic superfoods. It’s about a straightforward daily habit that can do a great deal for your brain, your mood, and your future health.
