Nutrition and our brain

Released: 2023-02-10

Runtime: 14 minutes

Episode Overview

Why are we often unable to resist the temptation for fatty and sugary foods? At the Donders Institute in Nijmegen, Janny undergoes an MRI scan, where she finds out what her brain responds to most; sweet or savory. The outcome is surprising. Janny also gives tips on how to resist temptation.

Series Overview

Good food can make you intensely happy. But how important is food for our brain and what influences our choices? What can we do with our diet to keep our brain and body as healthy as possible? Janny van der Heijden discovers this in this series. Together with top researchers, Janny tests their insights in practice.