when you cannot concentrate well or when you are grumpy,irritable and stressed food can play an important role and is linked
to the spectrum o f mood disorders from depression to behavior problems like lack of concentration,attention hyperactivity disorders and degenerative Alzheimer's disease.brain is always ready consuming energy at a great rate.iT occupies 3%of body weight but it consumes 20%of your total energy.it has limited storage capacity thus it needs constant nutrients supply 9carbohydrates,proteins,vitamins and minerals.it act as sensitive gauge of body's nutritional status.
when there is negative changes in mood,thought process or behavior access what your eating.
to optimize brain function,eat right food in three main function-energy production,chemical messenger production including hormones and neurotransmitter and maintaining the structure of the neurons and cell membranes.
brain juices
brain is15%fat and protein and 85%water.water is the medium in which it transmit impulses.dehydration can impairs mental functions.it causes dizziness,fatigue and lack of concentration.water also removes wastes and toxins from the system.
drink 2 liter of water per day.
protein for brain power amino acid are building blocks for neurotransmitters.these relays messages via nerve cell throughout the body for all body functioning.proteins boosts one alertness and prevent carbohydrate craving.with lack of proteins body inter prate this as signal to eat refined carbohydrates which can lead to hormonal imbalance,depression,overweight and mood imbalances.
healthy fats essential fatty acids from soya,nuts and oily fishsupport brain functionthis explain why pregnant mothers are forgetful as the fats demand is overwhelming as baby brain is developing using them.fats play a role in treating learning disorders.
energy to burn.
brains requires complex sugars from grains,fruits,pulses and starchy vegetables.they keep blood sugar level which help brain function effectively.this prevents headaches and migrains.
vitamins and minerals.
the most important ones are:vitamin B complex,calcium,magnesium,zinc,iron,vitamin C,A and E.