Episode 77: Brain Health in Midlife: Why You Don’t Need Keto, Sardine Resets or Extreme Diets to Protect Your Future

03/12/2025 24 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, I unpack the growing trend of extreme brain-health advice aimed at women in midlife in particular the keto resets “sardine diet” and why these messages can feel so urgent, confusing and fear-based.You’ll hear an evidence-based perspective on what truly supports long-term brain health, why extreme nutrition advice lands so strongly at this stage of life, and how to feel more confident in your choices without resorting to restriction or dramatic fixes.This conversation is designed to help you step away from panic-driven health messaging and reconnect with sustainable habits that support both your wellbeing now and your long-term health. If you ever feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice or like you’re “not doing enough”, this episode is for you.I mention a fantastic book by author and psychologist Kimberley Wilson called How to Build a Healthy Brain and it really is worth a read if you want to delve deeper in protecting your brain health. If you enjoy the episode, please follow, review or share with a friend. You can connect with me on Instagram @ruthmacfit or explore coaching at ruthmacfit.com.

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