An article about Alzheimer’s in a major health publication stated that...

“Age is the biggest risk factor for the disease.” 

The author was referring to the fact that the prevalence of Alzheimer’s doubles every five years in people over 65.

The same is true for most chronic diseases (including macular degeneration, cancer, heart disease and others). 

Their prevalence increases as we grow older. 

But this is merely a correlation. 

Age itself is not the “cause” of these diseases.

Degenerative diseases have very little to do with chronological aging.

Instead, they are the long-term ramification of unhealthy choices. 

It is the end result of chronic stress, poor nutrition and toxic overload that occurs over a long period of time.

But here’s the good news: 

There is a lot you can do right now to protect health (and your memory) tomorrow. 

And one of the most important steps to protect your memory into your golden years is to reduce the amount of sugar you consume.

Type 3 Diabetes: The Blood Sugar and Alzheimer’s Link

Did you know that insulin is not just produced in the pancreas…

But also in the brain?

It’s true. 

Just as excess dietary sugar causes the cells of the pancreas to wear out over time, the same thing happens to brain cells. Insulin receptors in the brain also begin to malfunction. 

Ultimately, this can lead to those embarrassing “senior moments”… and potentially Alzheimer’s.

In fact, researchers from Brown Medical School are now calling Alzheimer’s “Type 3 Diabetes” and link the disease to impaired blood sugar metabolism.

When these researchers looked at the brain tissue of 45 Alzheimer’s patients, they found abnormal protein deposits that were similar to those found in the pancreases of diabetic patients.

It’s no wonder that people with diabetes have a 65% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s!

Balance Your Blood Sugar, Protect Your Brain

As you may have read in previous Healing Gourmet articles, eating a low-sugar, low-glycemic diet is the best way to lose weight, reduce cravings, boost mood, reduce inflammation and balance hormones.

It also happens to be one of the best ways to reduce the risk of chronic disease – including Alzheimer’s. Eating less sugar equates to better brain health by reducing inflammation.

But here’s the catch: it’s not just sweets and sodas that do the damage. 

Even everyday “healthy” foods — like fruit juice, oatmeal, or whole-grain bread — can cause a sharp spike in blood sugar for some people. 

And because everyone’s response is different, what seems perfectly fine for one person might fuel cravings, weight gain, or memory lapses in another.

So the real question is: How do you know which foods are helping your body — and which ones are quietly harming it?

That’s where Health Decode™ comes in. 

We’ve partnered with Life360 to bring you a powerful new tool that decodes your metabolic markers and nutrient levels—to build a real-world food plan around them. 

It takes the guesswork out of the equation — and shows you exactly what your body is reacting to. 

✅ High blood sugar? Your meals adapt.
✅ Low B12? Your recipes replenish.
✅ Chronic inflammation? Your food becomes your therapy. 

This is the plan your body has been asking for. 

All you have to do is listen. 

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To your health & healing,
Kelley