We’re hearing more every day about the aging brain, rising rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s, and the enormous impact of our daily food choices. A brand-new study on rhesus monkeys, animals remarkably similar to humans, reveals something remarkable:
👉 Eating fewer calories may help the brain regenerate, and age more slowly.
In this video, I break down the study in simple terms:
• What happened when half the monkeys lived on 30% fewer calories
• How calorie restriction improved white matter regeneration
• Why oxidative stress and myelin breakdown accelerate brain aging
• How overeating especially refined and ultraprocessed foods puts modern humans at risk
• Real-life examples of long-lived individuals who naturally practiced eating less
You’ll also hear stories from Okinawa’s famous 80% rule, Gloria Swanson’s simple habit of stopping before fullness, and how my Uncle Scott lived to 100 by regularly giving his body a gentle rest.
💡 What This Means for You
Today, with nearly 70% of adults overweight and over 40% obese, we’re simply eating more calories than our bodies and especially our brains can handle. The good news? You can support healthy brain aging by:
• Eating more slowly
• Choosing real, whole, single-ingredient foods
• Allowing your natural fullness signals to catch up
• Reducing refined and ultraprocessed foods
• Giving your body the gentle “rest” it needs
Small changes can be powerful. Your brain, your digestion, and your long-term vitality will thank you.
