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Healthy brain function depends on a steady supply of essential fats (for nerve cell communication), proteins (for neurotransmitter synthesis), micronutrients (for metabolic pathways), and polyphenols (for antioxidant protection).
Here are science-backed foods to eat and to avoid for a better brain 🧠
✅ The Good:
▪️ Eggs
▪️ Fatty Fish
▪️ Flax Seeds
▪️ Chia Seeds
▪️ Walnuts
▪️ Olives
▪️ Turmeric
▪️ Green Tea
▪️ Dark Chocolate
▪️ Mushrooms
❌ The Bad:
▪️ Trans fats (hydrogenated oils)
▪️ Alcohol
▪️ Sugary Drinks
▪️ Refined Carbohydrates
▪️ Aspartame
Even if you don’t think you have any problems with “brain health,” just remember that your brain is the control center for every other body function—including energy, sleep, stress, hormones, and gut health.
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Gómez-Pinilla F. Brain foods: the effects of nutrients on brain function. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2008 Jul;9(7):568-78. [link]
Humphries P, Pretorius E, Naudé H. Direct and indirect cellular effects of aspartame on the brain. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2008;62(4):451-462. [link]