Plus his favorite vegetable and how he loves preparing it.
It terrified meI was like, What the hell?
So I started studying about what brains need, what brains require for nutrients and micronutrients.
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We can all say work out, exercise.
But sleep is the number one activity that you’re free to do for your brain.
Teach your brain that OK, it’s 10, we’re going to start the shutdown sequence.
Its setting an alarm for when you’re going to be asleep.
I would not have known that if I had not taken the time to do the research.
EatingWell:Do you have any snacks that you always have on hand to keep you satisfied?
Brown:When I travel, I always have a bag of nuts.
I take nuts with me because too much hunger is a bad thing.
I travel with nuts, and I take a stab at drink copious amounts of water.
I drink more coffee than I shouldprobably, definitely.
EatingWell:What are your top pantry staples?
Brown:Well, let me think about this.
We don’t ever run out of kosher salt, because I need my kosher salt.
Good olive oilI know it’s kind of boring, but good olive oil.
I’m a big believer in spices and have a small collection of very high quality spices.
And I probably have 12 jars of olives.
EatingWell:Could you talk more about this brain-boosting dinner with Neuriva?
What makes it brain-healthy?
It’s kind of like taking the Mediterranean diet and turning up the parts that your brain wants.
There’s more emphasis on fruit, specifically berries, blueberries, blackberries, things like that.
EatingWell:Favorite vegetable and favorite way to prepare it?
Brown:I adore asparagus.
I love asparagus because you don’t have to do much of anything at all.
And I don’t like that skinny s***.
Don’t be bringing me that pencil thin asparagus.
I want the beginning of spring, big thick guys.
EatingWell:What does eating well mean to you?
More is not better, I want the good stuff.
Saving up and buying small amounts of really good things.
But I dont like that term.
I like savor" because it’s sexier, it sounds better.
