Food for the brain

Friday, September 18, 2009

We are all pretty much aware about the valuable effects exercise has on our bodies. Healthy and fit, what more can you ask for, however are you paying enough attention to all of your body? Recently I read an article that made me realize the brain does not get as much attention as the rest of the body until much later in our lives.

Keeping your brain fit means exercising your memory, constantly keeping yourself sharp and on schedule. What many do not know is that what we eat effects our brain as much as the rest of the body. If you are someone who likes to indulge in guilty pleasures at all times, most of the time without even realizing it, it might have tremendous effects on your brain.

I will not list the foods that are bad, all I will mention is; sugar (even artificial sweeteners), meats rich in fat, junk food, trans fats, candy, soda, all the foods we basically love to adore, can make your brain function at a slower and more sluggish pace. If you are feeling drained and not thinking as sharply as normally, take a moment to look at what you eat.