Transcript Brain Food, Is there such a thing

Brain Food, Is there
such a thing
Some common knowledge
• We know that the foods we eat affect the body. But they
may have even more of an influence on how the brain
works—it's general tone and level of energy. Mood,
motivation and mental performance are powerfully
influenced by diet.
• Omega-3s are known to be particularly crucial
constituents of the outer membrane of brain cells.
What are some good brain foods?
•
Avocados
Bananas
Beef, lean
Broccoli
Brown rice
Brussels sprouts
Cantaloupe
Cheese
Chicken
Eggs
Milk
Oatmeal
Oranges
Peanut butter
Potatoes
Romaine lettuce
Salmon
Tuna
Turkey
Wheat germ
Yogurt
Research shows…
• Sugar can make you sharp—although no
one can figure out what is the right dose at
the right time.
• Carbohydrates—especially when eaten
with no protein or fat—may indeed be
mentally soothing. There are times when
we all need some of that.
BACON!!!
• According to a recent study , a bacon
sandwich is the perfect remedy for a
hangover. It even replenishes
neurotransmitters eviscerated by all those
orange oil + Thai bird chili infused vodka
concoctions you imbibed the night before.
Stay away from…
• a diet that draws heavily on fatty food and only lightly on
fruits and vegetables
• Alcohol
Artificial food colorings
Artificial sweeteners
Colas
Corn syrup
Frostings
High-sugar "drinks"
Hydrogenated fats
Junk sugars
Nicotine
Overeating
White bread
Remember:
• A crossword a day may
keep memory loss at
bay
Cites
• http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/2
00310/what-is-good-brain-food
• http://canelanyc.blogspot.com/2009/04/ba
con-as-brain-food.html
• http://www.increasebrainpower.com/brainf
oods.html