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i nedd info 4 a report about brain food i need a site that tells about good food 4 your brain

2006-09-12 03:50:35 · 3 answers · asked by lilman401 2 in Food & Drink Other - Food & Drink

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Protein

Protein is found in meat, fish, milk and cheese. Protein provides the building blocks for most of the body's tissues, nerves, internal organs (including brain and heart). Proteins are used to make neurotransmitters and are essential to improve mental performance.



Carbohydrate

Grains, fruits and vegetables are key sources of carbohydrates. Digestion causes the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose (sugar) which is the brains primary source of energy. If your glucose levels fluctuate too much, you may experience mental confusion, dizziness and if severe, convulsions and loss of consciousness.



Fat

The brain is more than 60% fat. This is because the brain cells are covered by the myelin sheath which is composed of approximately 75% fat. Fats also play a crucial role as messengers. They regulate key aspects of the immune system, blood circulation, inflammation, memory and mood.

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to the optimum performance of your brain. Lack of omega-3 fats in your diet can lead to depression, poor memory, low IQ, learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADD and many more mental disorders.

To ensure that your diet is rich in omega-3 fats, ensure that you eat plenty of oily fish like salmon, sardines, trout, tuna, herring, mackerel and anchovies.

2006-09-12 03:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Irina C 6 · 0 1

Protein, protein, protein.

Fish, eggs, meat...

2006-09-12 10:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

www.fi.edu/brain/diet.htm

2006-09-12 11:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by bigboss 1 · 0 0

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