All nutrients in our diet have a crucial role in our bodies’ function, from this fats are no exemption. Even more, there are some nutrients that our body cannot produce, therefore must be present in our food, like Omega-3, which is essential for our brain . The key to supply our body by all it needs is a balanced and colourful diet. We mustn’t forget about any of the food groups and use the resources given to us wisely.
Category Archives: Nutrition and mental health
How can food affect our brain?
You are what you eat, maybe we should take this saying more seriously as a big portion of our brain is literally built up from the nutrients what we eat from the nerve cells to the neurotransmitters carrying the messages so food can even affect our performance, stress level and mood.
Coffee, the double agent
Around 80% of adults drink coffee every day, although is it really beneficial for their health? It is not a black and white question. Some people might be more sensitive for the side effects of coffee that others, which cuts back the enjoyment. On the other hand, this article introduces facts of hidden benefits your daily cup of brew can provide like vitamins, antioxidants and impressing mental health benefits
Our food and mental well being
Our body gets the energy for it to live and thrive from food and as every cell in our body, our brain and nerves are affected too. Our brain needs a set of nutrients regularly to function well since it is built up from oxygen, water, fatty acids and many other nutrients. It is impressing that a change in our diet can cause changes in mood, cognitive functioning, energy and even behaviour and has a potential to lessen mental health problems. Eating is a thing that we need to do daily anyway so why not to use it?
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