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 extra-virgin olive oil and fatty fish provide necessary components for brain cell membranes· Plant-based proteins like beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds help feed good bacteria in the gut, which in turn impacts mood, cognition, and sleep· The MIND Diet encourages limiting red meat, cheese, pastries, and fried or fast food to protect brain health· The focus is on making consistent progress rather than achieving perfection, since even modest improvements in eating habits offer cognitive benefits· Small changes, like adding berries or using olive oil instead of butter, can create noticeable improvements in mental function Resources Mentioned: JacquiBryan.com 2025 People’s Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne

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