Eat yourself healthy and smart! Lecture

Proteins are banned, fats are in the bin, carbohydrates are out… It’s hard to keep up with all the trends about what constitutes a healthy diet. Toon Scheurink MSc, neuroscientist at UMCG, focuses on what is good for our gut and our brain. The brain and gut communicate with each other via the gut-brain axis. Through a direct neural pathway and our immune system, there is a constant interaction: the gut is thought to play a role in brain disorders such as Parkinson’s or schizophrenia. We can positively influence our brain through certain foods. Fatty acids from nuts, oily fish and avocado are excellent. Proteins, vitamins and plenty of water too. Real food for your brain!

In addition to this lecture, Sports & Culture is organising a cooking workshop for students on healthy and affordable eating.

This program is part of the UT Well-Being Weeks. In cooperation with Sports & Culture and Sirius.

This event will be in Dutch.

free entry, no reservations required.

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