One of the best things you can do to support brain health and cognition both now and in the future is to eat the foods that are shown to help you succeed in the brain game. And whether you live close to a TJ's, are on a strict grocery budget, or just enjoy shopping at the friendliest grocery chain in the nation (count me in for all three), rest assured that TJ's has no shortage of delicious items to help nourish your mind.
The foods that have the most positive effects on preventing aging in the womb, maintaining a healthy weight, and preventing diabetes fall into the category of "anti-inflammatory" foods. Research has shown that many of the diseases we are currently aware of are brought on by the inflamation of various organisms' tissues. We can't see it or feel it, but it is happening as a result of the irritation caused by processed, refined foods and artificial ingredients that are increasingly present in our packaged foods today.