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The Science-Backed Meal Plan to Prevent Alzheimer's

Every Monday this November, Dr. Oz is giving you an action plan to protect your brain and prevent cognitive decline. This week, learn what to eat to ward off Alzheimer's.

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What to Eat and Avoid for Your Brain

Neurologist Dr. Ayesha Sherzai reveals the brain-boosting foods you should be eating and explains why you should cut out added sugars. Plus, find out why Alzheimer's is also called "diabetes of the brain" or "type 3 diabetes".

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Three Brain Boosters to Add to Your Meals Every Day

Neurologist Dr. Dean Sherzai explains the importance of low-glycemic vegetables and fiber in the anti-Alzheimer's diet. Then, find out the brain boosters, such as sunflower seeds, that you can eat daily

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Doctor-Approved Anti-Alzheimer's Snacks and Desserts

Neurologists Dr. Ayesha Sherzai and Dr. Dean Sherzai unveil two anti-Alzheimer's snacks and desserts, including a guilt-free key lime pie that's made without any refined sugars.

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The Spices Inside Pumpkin Spice

Delish.com's Joanna Saltz, Lindsay Funston, and Lauren Miyashiro weigh in on the pumpkin spice craze and food scientist Dr. Taylor Wallace reveals what’s really inside pumpkin spice foods.

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The Flavor Chemicals Behind Pumpkin Spice

Food scientist Dr. Taylor Wallace reveals the additives food scientists use to mimic the taste and experience of pumpkin spice flavor. Then, Dr. Oz explains how your brain reacts when you drink a pumpkin spice latte.

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The Ultimate Pumpkin Dessert

‘Tis the season for pumpkins! Martha Stewart shows Dr. Oz how to make a quick bread with pumpkin puree and pumpkin seeds.

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How to Make Martha Stewart's Pumpkin Bread

Martha Stewart teaches Dr. Oz how to prepare pumpkin bread with pepitas. Then, see what the audience thinks!

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Your Brain After a Pumpkin Spice Latte

Dr. Oz explains what happens when you drink a pumpkin spice latte and why it's such a beloved drink.

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How to Make Vegan Mac and Cheese

Who says you need cheese for mac and cheese? Try this vegan version featuring cashews, cannellini beans, and turmeric.

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Your Alzheimer’s Action Plan: Anti-Alzheimer’s Meal Plan

Every Monday, it’s our Alzheimer’s Action Plan to protect your brain. First up: Easy steps to turn your meals into disease fighters. We’ve got your essential anti-Alzheimer’s grocery list. Then, has the pumpkin spice craze gotten out of hand?

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Doctor-Approved Anti-Alzheimer's Snacks and Desserts
Originally aired on 10/30/2017

Neurologists Dr. Ayesha Sherzai and Dr. Dean Sherzai unveil two anti-Alzheimer's snacks and desserts, including a guilt-free key lime pie that's made without any refined sugars.

Guests: Dr. Ayesha Sherzai , Dr. Dean Sherzai , Joanna Saltz , Taylor Wallace , Rhenotha Whitaker , Martha Stewart

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