Ulam is a staple part of the diets of many Malaysians, and many of us probably don’t give much thought to it when we add it to our meals. Now some studies have found that eating ulam might benefit our brain (on top of our diets), but what exactly is that link? And looking at the bigger picture, how much does our diet affect our brain health? Dr Suzana Shahar, Professor in Nutrition & Dietetics at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia joins Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, neurogeneticist, to discuss more.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories:  healthy living

Tags:  brain food,  the bigger picture,  health and living,  brainwavesonbfm,  diet,  nutrition,  ulam,  nootropics,  supplements,  dementia,  memory,  cognitive skills,