Brain Food

In an article from Psychology Today, it states:

"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 and how it handles its tasks. Mood, motivation and mental performance are powerfully influenced by diet."

We most commonly hear about eating the right foods when it comes to athletics.  But how much attention do we pay to food when it comes to how it affects our intelligence?  The article continues to state:

"The health of your brain depends not only on how much (or little) fat you eat but on what kind it is. Intellectual performance requires the specific type of fat found most commonly in fish, known as omega-3 fatty acids. Even diets that adhere to commonly recommended levels of fats, but the wrong kind, can undermine intelligence. What makes this finding awkward is that certain oils widely touted as healthy for the heart are especially troublesome for the mind."

So next time your in the grocery store or driving through the "drive-thru", think about what kinds of food power your brain.  Who knows they may fuel you to become the next Albert Einstein.