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NEW: Mind Diet: Cancer Expert Joins Saranne
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- Jun 12, 2026
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Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne explores the science and practical benefits of the MIND Diet, an evidence-based eating plan designed to boost brain health and support those who are undergoing cancer treatment or navigating survivorship. The conversation focuses on how nutrition can directly influence cognition, memory, and overall well-being. Saranne offers actionable guidance for adding more leafy greens, berries, healthy fats, and plant-based proteins into everyday routines. Listeners will learn how even simple dietary changes, such as including more blueberries or replacing butter with olive oil, can help manage issues like chemo brain and enhance cognitive resilience, particularly for those living with or recovering from cancer, including those facing Stage IV. Jacqui Bryan is a functional medicine expert, certified nutrition specialist, registered nurse, whole health educator, and certified health coach. She brings decades of experience empowering individuals to make science-based, sustainable health choices. Jacqui is highly regarded for translating complex medical information into practical and accessible advice, always with deep compassion for her clients. "Including berries, especially blueberries, a couple times a week can have a profound effect on memory and cognitive decline." ~Jacqui Bryan Today on Beating Cancer Daily: · The MIND Diet is a research-backed approach that combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets and focuses on nourishing the brain alongside the body · Leafy greens are essential, with at least six servings per week linked to having brain function equivalent to someone 11 years younger · Blueberries are celebrated as a key food, rich in anthocyanins that reach the brain and may help improve memory · Healthy fats such as ext…