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| Brain Food Oct 08 |
 Here at Mood Food we've long known that the foods we eat have a profound effect on our minds including our emotions but what exactly are the mechanisms behind these dietary influences? Recent reports suggest we are getting closer to understanding how food impacts our thoughts and feelings. We already know that key nutrients not only form the essential cells of the nervous system but help protect those cells from damage. These nutrients also influence levels of gut hormones which interestingly determine our food intake. The most important nutrients for a healthy mind include the omega 3 fats which we obtain from oily fish, nuts and seeds as well as vitamin E and the B complex which are found in whole-grain cereals. As well as needing these key nutrients, and despite its relative size, the brain uses a significant amount of energy which means our ability to convert the food we eat and transfer it to the brain and central nervous system as energy, is crucial. If you want to enjoy stable moods and have good levels of concentration throughout the day you need to choose foods which supply slow-releasing energy. We've made this easy just check out the "Energised" and "Focussed" food ideas for practical ways to a more balanced mood. Click here for Energised Foods Click here for Focussed Foods Ref: Nature Reviews Neuroscience July 2008 9(7): 568-578 |