Were you raised to never skip a meal? Or perhaps you’re a diehard intermittent faster? Is either approach better than the other when it comes to boosting your focus, memory, and mood? That’s today’s podcast topic: is skipping a meal a brain booster or drainer?
 
References and links:
Intermittent Fasting-Short- and Long-Term Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Safety in Healthy Volunteers: A Prospective, Clinical Trial
 
The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Brain and Cognitive Function
 
The Effects of Breakfast and Breakfast Composition on Cognition in Adults
 
The effect of breakfast composition and energy contribution on cognitive and academic performance: a systematic review
 
Show Notes: 
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