MIND diet for your brain health & work efficiency

 

Are you worried about your inability to work better?Do you experience brain fag?

Work better; think better with healthy brain stimulating diet,MIND diet.

    MIND diet promotes the consumption of foods that improve cognitive brain functions. It focuses on consumption of antioxidant rich foods such as fruits, berries, green leafy vegetables, nuts etc .It also includes fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds which are rich sources of omega 3 fatty acids.
  For your brain to be able to concentrate and focus, it needs energy (20% of all energy needed by the body is used by the brain). This energy comes from blood glucose, and the glucose in our blood comes from the carbohydrates we eat. Therefore include healthy carbohydrates, preferably whole grains into your diets.

  MIND diet focuses mainly on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, pulses, nuts and seeds. Healthy fats such as avocados, olive oil etc. are preferred in this diet. Olive oil is also used as a great source of healthy, monounsaturated fat, which lowers total cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins [bad cholesterol] levels. Nuts and seeds also provide monounsaturated fats, omega fatty acids and are good for health if consumed in moderation.

  The preferred animal protein is fish and seafood. Oily fish, such as mackerel, herring, sardines, tuna and salmon, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids also help decrease triglycerides and lower the risk of stroke and heart failure. It is also anti-inflammatory in function. The omega-3 fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid is a major constituent of neuronal membranes. In association with  another long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaentoic acid,  it contributes much to nerve functioning. The diet is a good source of antioxidants which prevents oxidative stress induced [by free radicals ] damage to your brains and keep your brain and nervous system healthy. Include MIND diet in your life style for better mental health &work efficiency.[ Read more ].