EFFECT OF FOOD ON FUNCTIONING OF BRAIN

Many studies have proven that the food we intake have a great impact on the functioning of the brain. Our ancestors believe that foods, which include spicy ingredients in them, would turn the individual’s pleasant thoughts into wild one. However, doctors say that is true and they also trust those facts.

As we, all know that brain is responsible for all our thoughts, actions and the mood in which we live. However brain is capable of doing many things at a time i.e., our bring is very good in multi-functioning. When one compares our brain with the computer in the real world then usually one may observe many things. That may include even computer is capable in doing many stuff at a time like our brain.  However, one may be acquainted with the fact that when a computer does various things at same time then it requires more energy. In the same fashion is with our brain. Doing several tasks make brain exhausted if the supply energy is not up to the mark. Since this energy is supplied to the brain from the food we eat then one must be very careful in analyzing the food before taking i.e., one must know whether that food would leave good or bad impact on their body. The food we eat is completely responsible for the functioning of the body. Thus being cautious while consuming the food will help an individual in controlling the brain thoughts and mood.

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The brain function increases if the meals what we swallow is highly nutritious. A balanced diet can have more impact on the brain functioning. A diet, which contains antioxidants, fatty acids and some vitamins and minerals. These in total help brain in maintaining stability and boost its working ability. The above said things when included in the daily meal would assist and protect brain from stress. One can find some foods, which are in particular called as food for brain. These include kale, blueberries, garlic, salmon and olive oil.

When we think about low quality food, these can have adverse effects on the functioning of the brain. The low quality foods are the one, which are usually refined twice and thrice. Once if a product is refined twice or thrice it loses its nutritious qualities. Moreover, these refined products can alter the blood sugar levels. In turn, this variation in blood sugar levels can out-turn in harming the brain and bring changes in the mood of an individual.

HOW FOOD EFFECTS THE HEALTH AND EMOTIONS:

Studies say that people who consume probiotics are less anxiety levels. They are also less prone to stress when compared to those who do not intake them. The traditional diets include vegetables, fruits, fish and some grains give good amount of energy to the brain and makes it active.

The things that are generally unprocessed fall under fermented one. Therefore, they play a role of natural probiotics.

BEST WAYS TO INCREASE BRAIN FUNCTIONALITY:

However, as told earlier there are some of the foods with which we must be acquainted with, so that they help an individual in increasing the ability of brain.

1) OILY FISH:

It was strongly believed that these oily fish are the ultimate source for Omega-3. Omega-3 is one of the most important nutrient to be taken by an individual very often. This is because this is quite responsible in building the cells in our body. As this play, a major role in making up our brain with small cells which have vital functioning role therefore doctors’ advice to intake good amount of omega-3.

The oily fishes may include tuna, mackerel, sardines, salmon and herring.

2) DARK CHOCOLATE:

Dark Chocolate contains cocoa. This acts as an antioxidant.

Since antioxidants are very important for better working of our brain. This dark chocolate stands responsible in eradicating the various stresses. Also plays a major role in controlling different types of brain diseases.

3) BERRIES:

As mentioned earlier I like dark chocolate even berries have flavonoid antioxidants. The different antioxidants included in berries are caffeic acid, quercetin, catechin and anthocyanin. These are antioxidants succor an individual by reducing oxidative stress inflammation.

The different types of berries may include as follows:

• strawberries
• blackberries
• blackcurrants
• mulberries
• blueberries

In addition, there are many various positive effects by eating berries. Some of them are included as:

• They help in learning and boosting memory.
• They reduce or delay the age related diseases.
• The reduce inflammation in the body.
• They also improve communication between brain cells.

4) NUTS AND SEEDS:

Everyone are familiar with nuts and seeds, which are usually obtained from plants. These resemble the natural sources of healthy fats and proteins. However, nuts and seeds contain omega 3 fatty acids along with some antioxidants. Since these nuts and seeds contain vitamin E therefore the quite helpful in protecting cells from oxidative stress, which are generally, caused by free radicals.

5) WHOLE GRAINS:

Whole grains also stand for good source to vitamin E. An individual who is regular in consuming completely grains then he/she definitely enjoy the fruits of vitamin E.

Here are some examples of whole grains. Generally whole grain foods include things like barley, oatmeal, whole grain pasta, brown rice, whole grain bread and bulgur wheat.

Summing up the various benefits of eating good food would definitely affect the functioning of a brain in turn also affect the mood of an individual at a particular instance. Thus, considering the above statements and taking care about what an individual consumes is very important for better functionality of brain.