Aging gracefully isn't just about glowing skin and staying physically fit—it’s about preserving our most vital organ: the brain. No matter how fabulous we look in our 80s and 90s, what truly matters is keeping our mental sharpness and wit intact. So, how can we start preparing now to ensure that our brains age as gracefully as we do?

Unless your food is a WHOLE food which requires no processing or ingredient label, we need to be smart about our labels. Whole foods are our vegetables and fruits we find in the produce section and then there is everything else. As much as we would like to have a diet 100% whole foods, let’s be honest, we are people always on the go and convenience is sometimes our goal. I wanted to comprise a list of ingredients that are big red flags that most people are not aware of hiding in our foods.