Brain Food
Published on Jul 08, 2019
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Brain Food
Choosing foods for optimal energy, clarity and focus
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What you eat affects how you feel
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Be a detective. What is your body saying?
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Top of the line car needs top of the line fuel
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Carbs
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whole v processed foods
Protein
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Fat
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water
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Nuts, seeds, grains, vegetables, fruit provide micros
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Sugar
- Depletes nutrients
- Lower immunity
- Interferes with Ca and Mg absorption
- Depletes B vitamins
- Constant roller coaster
- Addictive
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Caffeine
- Inhibits absorption of essential minerals
- Part of stress cycle
- Exhausts adrenal glands
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processed foods
- Void of nutrients unless fortified
- Roller coaster
- Lower immunity
- Linked to acne
- Designed to make you want MORE
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Dairy
- Doesn't affect everyone
- Contains casein & lactose
- Linked to digestive issues, sinus congestion, ear infections, and seasonal allergies
- Possible link to asthma symptoms
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Trans Fat
- Processed and fried foods
- Recently banned
- Linked to heart disease, high cholesterol and high triglycerides
- Margarine and partially hydrogenated oils
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Eat daily
- Leafy greens
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Omega 3's
- Celery, cucumbers
- Fresh herbs/spices
- Broccoli (Cruciferous)
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BRAIN POWER SUMMARY
- Choose anti-inflammatory foods
- Eat a variety of foods
- Choose whole over processed
- Limit sugar & caffeine
- Get adequate sleep & exercise
- Stay hydrated
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Make the best choices you can
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