What's Included

This program is designed to help you achieve optimal brain health and support the prevention of brain diseases through nutrition and lifestyle. You will learn how to implement a low glycemic, mildly ketogenic, and anti-inflammatory diet, plus how to support healthy mitochondria (your cell's powerhouse) in your body and brain. This is how we make energy and is key to healthy brain function. Open to the public.

  • 5 lessons with videos, recipes, and tools to help you along the way. Topics covered: Brain Health 101; Key Protective Nutrients; Healthy Brain Diet; Reducing Toxic Burden; and more!

  • An extensive workbook that is your companion and guide throughout the program. It features foods to add in (and why), things to avoid, and gives clear, concrete ideas to help you well into your future.

  • Recipe book jampacked with simple, delicious recipes that can help you incorporate key-protective brain nutrients into your diet.

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome Video

    • Syllabus + FAQs

    • Pre-Survey
  2. 2

    • Program Workbook

    • Program Recipes
  3. 3

    • Lesson: Brain Health 101
  4. 4

    • Lesson: Key Protective Nutrients

    • HOW TO: Get more nutrients from your food
  5. 5

    • Lesson: Blood Sugar and Your Brain

    • HOW TO: Eating a low-glycemic diet
  6. 6

    • Lesson: Why does Toxic Burden matter?

    • HOW TO: Reduce Your Toxic Burden
  7. 7

    • Lesson: Special Considerations

  8. 8

    • That's a wrap!

    • Post-Survey - Complete to Unlock Bonus Cooking Class

    • Live with Chef Jeremy: Hummus Bowl with Grilled Shrimp, Tomato, Cucumber and Basil

Instructor

Registered Dietitian and Founder and CEO

Brenda Navin

Brenda is the founder and CEO of Launch and is on a mission to make a difference with nutrition. She truly believes food is medicine and can transform your health from the inside out. Brenda has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and is a registered dietitian. She believes food is the closest thing to a magic bullet when it comes to our health and wellbeing. Brenda is sick and tired of “sick care” and works tirelessly to help people live happy, healthier lives because they deserve it. When not working at Launch, Brenda enjoys cooking, usually without a recipe, but has chef Jeremy on speed dial for when things go awry (perks that come with working with a chef). She loves being active and can likely be found at the gym way too early in the morning.

FAQ

  • Who is this program NOT recommended for?

    This program is not meant for anyone who is under the age of 18, under the care of a physician for cancer treatment or another serious medical condition, has a history of or current disordered eating, is pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive. If you are unsure, consult with your physician first before beginning.

  • I have a food allergy/sensitivity and/or follow a specific diet. Will I be able to participate?

    Yes! All the recipes included in this program have options to be modified to fit a Dairy-free, Gluten-free, and/or Low-FODMAP eating style. Plus, you’ll find many excellent vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan options on the recommended food lists. So, if you don’t like, or can’t eat an ingredient, you can swap it out for something that works for you. You’re in control.

  • How long will I have access to this course?

    After activating your course, you’ll have access to videos and online content for 6 months. All tools and recipes can be downloaded for your personal, future use.