In the latest episode of The Beat podcast, Midwife Avril,speaks with Dr Alex Richardson, author of 'They Are What You Feed Them' and Senior Research Associate at Oxford University, on the importance of nutrition and brain development.
The discussion includes,
- An overview of brain development
- Key nutrients required (especially fats)
- Implications of insufficient fat intake on brain development
- Practical advice to give to pregnant women and mothers of young children